Assistant Vice President / Resiliency Lead

Group Description

With over 3,700 employees across 51 locations in 25 countries, our people are our advantage. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to clients, we’re looking for unique voices to help lead us forward. If you’re ready to challenge your limits and build your future, join us.

Specific Responsibilities

The Assistant Vice President – Resiliency Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing enterprise-wide resiliency and risk management frameworks, ensuring operational continuity and organizational preparedness. This role will collaborate across functions to embed a risk-aware culture and safeguard AB’s operations.

• Risk Management Framework: Develop, implement, and maintain the enterprise risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and analyses to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Crisis Management: Develop and maintain crisis management and business continuity plans to address potential disruptions in service delivery.
• Policy Integration: Ensure solid integration of risk management practices with group policies and procedures, aligning with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Best Practices: Adapt and implement best industry practices in risk management, ensuring the organization remains compliant and competitive.
• Tools and Applications: Utilize the latest tools and applications for risk management, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of risk-related data.
• Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to promote a risk-aware culture and ensure that risk management is integrated into business processes.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to enhance risk awareness among employees, particularly new joiners.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on risk management activities, findings, and recommendations to senior management and the board.

Job Expectations

The Resiliency Lead is expected to:

• Demonstrate strong leadership in enterprise risk management and operational resiliency.
• Collaborate effectively across global and local teams to embed risk management practices.
• Exhibit proactive crisis management skills and the ability to respond effectively under pressure.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex situations and recommend sound solutions.
• Promote a culture of resilience and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications, Experience, Education

This position requires:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Experience: Proven experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. Proficiency in risk management software and tools.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and make sound decisions.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Location: Pune, India

Pune, India