Senior Analyst - Governance, Risk & Compliance

ZS; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZS is seeking a Senior Analyst in Governance, Risk & Compliance to strengthen organizational resilience through BCDR initiatives and risk management across technology, operations, and third‑party threats. You will contribute to policy compliance and playbooks, driving a robust enterprise resilience program.

Join a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement, crisis readiness, and leadership reporting, while traveling as needed to client sites and offices in India.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR).
• Risk assessments and threat analyses for organizational resilience.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the enhancement of the BCDR framework and governance processes.
• Conduct BIA to identify critical processes, RTO/RPO, and disruption impacts.
• Assist in risk assessments, third‑party risks, and resilience planning.
• Develop and review BCP, CMP, ERP and related playbooks.

Skills

BCDR

Risk assessment

Disaster recovery

Policy compliance

Archer

English fluency

Client-first mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Archer

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

Senior Analyst – Governance, Risk & Compliance

ZS is looking for a skilled and driven Senior Analyst – Governance, Risk & Compliance – to join its Governance, Risk, and Compliance team. This is an opportunity for an experienced business continuity and disaster recovery professional to play a meaningful role in strengthening organizational resilience, advancing BCDR programs aligned with standards such as ISO 22301:2019 and NIST SP 800-34, and supporting a prepared and operationally resilient environment across the firm.

What you'll do

Senior Governance & Risk Analyst in the Enterprise will…

• Support the enhancement and maintenance of the enterprise BCDR framework, governance processes, policies, and program documentation.
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to identify critical business processes, dependencies, recovery requirements (RTO/RPO), and disruption impacts.
• Perform risk assessments and threat analyses to identify business continuity, technology, operational, cyber, and third‑party risks.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery strategies aligned with organizational resilience objectives.
• Support governance activities, resiliency assessments, exception management, policy compliance, and Archer‑based risk and control tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Crisis Management Plans (CMP), Emergency Response Plans (ERP), and related playbooks.
• Coordinate technology disaster recovery planning, recovery documentation, testing activities, and alignment of recovery capabilities with business requirements.
• Support crisis management governance by maintaining roles, responsibilities, escalation procedures, and responder readiness programs.
• Manage emergency communication processes, contact directories, notification systems, and preparedness guidance for business and office locations.
• Deliver business continuity awareness initiatives, training sessions, and learning materials to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Plan, coordinate, and support continuity and disaster recovery exercises, including tabletop, simulation, and functional testing, while tracking corrective actions and improvements.
• Prepare resilience metrics, dashboards, reports, and recommendations for leadership review, compliance requirements, and continuous program improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Support the enhancement and maintenance of the enterprise BCDR framework, governance processes, policies, and program documentation.
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to identify critical business processes, dependencies, recovery requirements (RTO/RPO), and disruption impacts.
• Perform risk assessments and threat analyses to identify business continuity, technology, operational, cyber, and third‑party risks.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery strategies aligned with organizational resilience objectives.
• Support governance activities, resiliency assessments, exception management, policy compliance, and Archer‑based risk and control tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Crisis Management Plans (CMP), Emergency Response Plans (ERP), and related playbooks.
• Coordinate technology disaster recovery planning, recovery documentation, testing activities, and alignment of recovery capabilities with business requirements.
• Support crisis management governance by maintaining roles, responsibilities, escalation procedures, and responder readiness programs.
• Manage emergency communication processes, contact directories, notification systems, and preparedness guidance for business and office locations.
• Deliver business continuity awareness initiatives, training sessions, and learning materials to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Plan, coordinate, and support continuity and disaster recovery exercises, including tabletop, simulation, and functional testing, while tracking corrective actions and improvements.
• Prepare resilience metrics, dashboards, reports, and recommendations for leadership review, compliance requirements, and continuous program improvement.
• Fluency in English
• Client‑first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

How you’ll grow

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on‑line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.