Principal Project Director Operational Risk Management Job in Crescendo Global

Job Title: Principal Project Director Operational Risk Management

Location: Mumbai, India

Experience: 9+ Years

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Project Director to lead high-impact projects in operational risk management for financial institutions. In this leadership role, you will manage client engagements, mentor project teams, and provide strategic insights across various risk domains. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, global environments and seek to make a tangible impact within the financial services industry.

Your Future Employer:

A global consulting and technology solutions firm partnering with leading organizations in the financial services sector. Headquartered in India, the firm has a growing international presence and drives digital transformation and regulatory compliance across the APAC, Middle East, and Africa regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex projects in operational risk management, including internal controls, SOP development, third-party risk, incident management, and business continuity.
• Review and validate policies, procedures, frameworks, and risk-control matrices, and actively contribute to Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) initiatives.
• Independently engage with stakeholders to plan and execute assessments, interpret results, and present documentation that aligns with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), monitor risk thresholds, and integrate incident reporting with loss data frameworks.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives. Mentor team members and drive project delivery excellence across various risk domains.

Key Requirements:

• 9 12 years of relevant experience in operational risk, fraud risk, internal controls, and related areas, preferably in the BFSI sector or consulting.
• Educational background in CA, MBA, or other relevant master's programs.
• Preferred certifications in Project Management or Operational Risk Management (ORM).
• Strong knowledge of global and Indian risk frameworks and financial services regulations (RBI, SEBI, IRDA).
• Exposure to GRC tools (e.g., MetricStream, SAP GRC) and strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills.

What s in it for You:

• Lead critical consulting projects for top-tier clients across geographies.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge risk management methodologies and global standards.
• High-ownership role with the flexibility to innovate and influence strategic engagements.
• Work in a collaborative environment with robust mentoring and leadership support.
• Attractive performance-based incentives and opportunities for fast-track career growth.