Operations Management
- Perform day-to-day operational activities as per approved processes, policies, and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Review and validate documents, records, and data received from internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure all activities are completed accurately through maker-checker controls and established procedures.
- Coordinate with Business, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and other teams for smooth processing and issue resolution.
- Support onboarding, review, renewal, and closure activities related to banking processes, products, or service providers.
- Handle operational queries and escalate exceptions or process gaps to the appropriate teams.
- Maintain proper records and documentation for audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in monitoring adherence to internal policies, operational guidelines, and regulatory expectations.
- Ensure timely closure of operational issues, observations, and customer-related concerns.
Operational Risk Management
- Assist in identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks across banking processes.
- Track risk incidents, control failures, process exceptions, and operational losses, if any.
- Support Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities and control testing exercises.
- Monitor implementation of controls and follow up on closure of identified gaps.
- Assist in maintaining risk registers, issue trackers, and action item logs.
- Support business teams in implementing risk mitigation measures and strengthening controls.
- Identify emerging operational risks and escalate concerns on a timely basis.
- Participate in business continuity, operational resilience, and contingency planning activities.
- Assist during internal audits, regulatory inspections, and risk reviews.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure activities are conducted in line with internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and governance standards.
- Support preparation of information required for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Track action plans arising from audit observations and ensure timely closure.
- Assist in implementation of policy updates and regulatory changes.
- Maintain accurate records and evidence supporting compliance requirements.
MIS & Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational and risk reports.
- Maintain dashboards and management information systems (MIS) for tracking key metrics.
- Collect, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.
- Highlight trends, exceptions, risks, and areas requiring management attention.
- Prepare presentations and reporting packs for senior management meetings and governance forums.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all operational and risk-related reports
Process Improvement & Projects
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Recommend process simplification, automation, and cycle-time reduction initiatives.
- Participate in implementation of new systems, products, or process enhancement projects.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, test case preparation, and result documentation.
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
- Contribute ideas that improve customer experience, reduce operational risk, and enhance productivity.
Risk & Internal Control Responsibilities
- Follow all internal control standards and risk management practices.
- Ensure segregation of duties and maker-checker controls are adhered to.
- Support closure of audit observations and control gaps.
- Escalate operational incidents, exceptions, and breaches promptly.
- Promote a strong risk and compliance culture within the team.
Candidate Profile
Education
Graduate in Commerce, Management, Finance, Economics, Banking, or a related discipline.
Postgraduate qualification (MBA/PGDM) will be an added advantage.
Experience
2 to 5 years of experience in Banking Operations, Operational Risk, Business Risk & Controls, Governance, Compliance, or related banking functions.
Experience in Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Operations, Shared Services, or Risk functions will be preferred.
Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of banking operations and operational processes.
- Understanding of Operational Risk Management concepts and controls.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of banking applications, Core Banking Systems (CBS), and workflow tools will be advantageous.
- Ability to prepare MIS, dashboards, and management presentations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ownership mindset and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced banking environment.
Team player with strong collaboration skills
Preferred Knowledge Areas
Operational Risk Management Framework
Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
Key Risk Indicators (KRI)
Internal Controls & Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Management
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
Operational Resilience
Incident & Issue Management
Process Automation and Digital Transformation
Job description provided by Kotak Mahindra Bank.
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