Senior Risk Management Specialist _ Controls & Issue Management

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Risk Management professional with strong expertise in risk identification, control frameworks, and issue lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will play a key role in assessing control environments, identifying gaps, and driving effective resolution of risk issues across functions. This is a senior role requiring strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

Risk & Control Management

• Evaluate and strengthen the risk and control framework across business processes
• Perform control design and effectiveness assessments
• Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and emerging risks
• Ensure alignment with enterprise risk management policies and regulatory expectations

Gap & Issue Identification

• Lead risk assessments, control reviews, and deep-dive evaluations
• Proactively identify control deficiencies, process breakdowns, and compliance gaps
• Conduct root cause analysis for identified issues
• Maintain a structured repository of risk issues and control deficiencies

Issue Resolution & Remediation

• Drive end-to-end issue lifecycle management (identification → tracking → closure)
• Partner with stakeholders to define practical and sustainable remediation plans
• Monitor remediation progress and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Validate effectiveness of remediation actions and perform closure testing

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and insights to senior management
• Support governance forums, risk committees, and audits
• Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness for internal/external reviews

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business, compliance, audit, and technology teams
• Provide risk advisory on business initiatives and change programs
• Influence stakeholders to adopt strong control practices and risk awareness TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support

Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options

Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth

Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off

Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance

Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range

$120,000- 130,000 a year

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE