Risk Analyst

Ahead; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development

Wellness initiatives

Retirement benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

AHEAD is seeking a Risk Analyst to design, implement, and maintain the IT risk management and compliance program. You will ensure alignment of IT processes with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, working with leadership to foster trust in security and reliability of AHEAD systems.

The role involves risk assessments, policy updates, audits support, and cross-functional collaboration to meet client obligations and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in IT Risk Management, IT Audit/Compliance, or Information Security is desirable.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA or Security+ are desirable.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (ISO/IEC, NIST, COBIT, PCI-DSS, GDPR, CMMI).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an IT risk management and compliance framework aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee IT risk assessments to identify, assess, and manage risks.
• Ensure IT processes and systems receive appropriate risk evaluation before implementation.
• Draft and update IT risk management policies and procedures.
• Perform vendor risk assessments and analyze responses.
• Support due diligence through client assessments and RFP responses.
• Collaborate with sales and legal to meet client security obligations.
• Assist audits by providing documentation and addressing findings.
• Deliver training on IT risk and compliance across the org.
• Coordinate with teams to maintain compliance across systems and resources.
• Develop metrics and KPIs for IT risk management and compliance.

Skills

IT risk management

IT audit/compliance

Information security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ISO/NIST/COBIT/PCI-DSS/GDPR

Job description

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD.

Job Summary

The Risk Analyst supports the delivery of the design, implementation, and maintenance of the information technology risk management and compliance program. This role is crucial to ensuring the alignment of IT processes with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This individual will work with leadership to monitor and instill trust in the security, compliance and reliability of AHEAD systems, services and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective IT risk management and compliance framework that aligns with the organization's objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and oversee the IT risk assessment process to ensure that risks are identified, assessed, and managed in a controlled and systematic manner.
• Ensure that IT processes and systems are properly assessed for risk and compliance, and that they receive appropriate evaluation and authorization before implementation.
• Support creating, reviewing, and updating IT risk management and compliance policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational needs.
• Execute Vendor risk assessment and analysis efforts by developing, delivering, and evaluating vendor responses.
• Support Client due diligence efforts by reviewing, routing, and responding to client assessments, RFPs, and other inbound inquiries.
• Work closely with sales and legal teams to ensure that client security and risk obligations are understood and met.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring that findings are addressed in a timely manner.
• Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness of IT risk management and compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Work closely with Management, Operations, Infrastructure, and Applications teams to establish processes, procedures, and documentation that ensure systems and resources meet necessary compliance requirements and obligations.
• Develop and execute metrics and KPIs for IT risk management and compliance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in IT Risk Management, IT Audit/Compliance, or Information Security is desired.
• One or more security certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA or Security+ is desired.
• Demonstrated experience with the use and management of risk management and compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC, NIST, COBIT, PCI-DSS, GDPR, or CMMI.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

India Employment Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurancecoverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
• Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy
• Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
• Learning and development opportunitiesto support continuous growth and upskilling
• Employee wellness initiativesand programs focused on physical and mental well-being
• Retirement and statutory benefitsin line with India regulations
• Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership