AVP - Governance, Risk and Controls

Job description

About M&G India We are M&G India, the strategic innovation and digital hub for M&G. Established in 2003, we have offices in Mumbai and Pune. Our teams work closely with colleagues across the Group worldwide to drive transformation, build digital capability, and support sustainable growth. By leveraging technology, AI, automation, and process excellence, we bring new ways of thinking to improve outcomes for both customers and colleagues. Grounded in a vibrant culture with strong foundations, we are central to how M&G is transforming as a business. About M&G Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. Support the Head of Delivery & Management Office in: Taking responsibility for the oversight, improvement, and reporting on the implementation of appropriate SDLC control processes, ensuring they are operating accurately and effectively Understanding of Technology Controls and take responsibility of ensuring they are operating accurately and effectively Ensure that governance structures are effectively embedded across all delivery platforms. Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential threats to the organisation's objectives. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified risks, ensuring they are communicated and understood by relevant stakeholders. Provide governance on Tech Debt and End of Service Life across Asset Management Tech, ensuring Platform Leads are meeting their accountability with no business impact. Perform Review and Report on the Key Control Indicators across the platform Responsible for updating and maintaining the BCP on firm approved system Support in conducting exercises and simulations to test the effectiveness of BCP plans in conjunction with the Group Operational Resilience team Carrying out cross platform assessments, identifying and advising on control gaps Coordinate internal and external audit activity relating to the Delivery Platforms Contribute thought leadership to administrative process improvement, enabling the platform teams to focus on delivery Ability to influence at senior management level Ability to apply judgement and balance risk versus business interest whilst ensuring compliance to all relevant policies and standards Prepare and present detailed compliance reports to senior management and relevant committees. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on risk management activities and outcomes. Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends that could impact governance, risk, and control practices. Develop and maintain crisis management and business continuity plans to ensure organisational resilience. Lead exercises and simulations to test the effectiveness of these plans. We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G Global Services, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.