Manager - Control & Operations

Golden Opportunities; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities in Bengaluru, India seeks a senior professional to lead security, compliance, risk and control assessments across business and operational functions. You will plan and manage internal and external audits, identify and mitigate risks, and strengthen control frameworks and operating procedures.

The role requires 6–10 years of relevant experience in Controls, Risk Management, Security Operations, Compliance or Operations Management, plus certifications such as CISA or CISSP.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Controls, Risk Management, Security Operations, Compliance or Operations Management.
• Experience in leading audits, security assessments and control assessments.
• Strong understanding of Risk Management and Operational Risk.
• Experience in Operations Management and Project Management.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead security, compliance, risk and control assessments across business and operational functions.
• Plan and manage internal/external audits, assessments and related remediation activities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational and security risks.
• Establish, monitor and improve control frameworks, processes and operating procedures.
• Manage day-to-day operations and service delivery, ensuring adherence to SLAs, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with stakeholders for risk and control initiatives.
• Drive project management activities related to controls, security, compliance and operational improvements.
• Conduct risk reviews and provide recommendations to strengthen the organization's control environment.
• Handle negotiations and stakeholder management with internal teams, clients, vendors and assessment/audit teams.
• Prepare management reports, risk dashboards, audit findings and remediation status updates.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations, control gaps and compliance issues.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization of operational processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Security Operations

Audit & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

CISA / CISSP or equivalent certification

CPP / PSP or equivalent certification

Job description

Candidate Expectations - Total Experience and Relevant Experience

• Lead security, compliance, risk and control assessments across business and operational functions.
• Plan and manage internal/external audits, assessments, reviews and related remediation activities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational and security risks.
• Establish, monitor and improve control frameworks, processes and operating procedures.
• Manage day-to-day operations and service delivery, ensuring adherence to SLAs, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with stakeholders for risk and control initiatives.
• Drive project management activities related to controls, security, compliance and operational improvements.
• Conduct risk reviews and provide recommendations to strengthen the organization's control environment.
• Handle negotiations and stakeholder management with internal teams, clients, vendors and assessment/audit teams.
• Prepare management reports, risk dashboards, audit findings and remediation status updates.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations, control gaps and compliance issues.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization of operational processes.

Skills Mandatory:

Candidates from Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk & Controls, Security Operations, Physical Security, Corporate Security, Audit, Compliance or Operational Risk backgrounds would be relevant. Education and CertificationCISA / CISSP or equivalent certification preferred.CPP / PSP or equivalent physical security/protection certification preferred.

Qualification - Any: Required
Skills & Experience:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Controls, Risk Management, Security Operations, Compliance or Operations Management.
• Experience in leading audits, security assessments and control assessments.
• Strong understanding of Risk Management and Operational Risk.
• Experience in Operations Management and Project Management.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.