Specialist - Governance, Risk & Compliance

Zs Associates; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ZS Associates is seeking a Governance & Risk Specialist in Pune to lead PRM adoption and evolve governance across delivery and risk functions. You will translate complex policies into scalable workflows, collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Security and Compliance teams, and drive platform improvements.

The role emphasizes risk visibility, governance effectiveness, and proactive risk management with a client‑first mindset and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 6–8 years of Governance, Risk Management or related experience.
• Experience translating policies into operational workflows.
• Experience with governance transformation and process automation.
• Experience with cross‑functional governance across Legal, Security, Privacy, Compliance.
• Familiarity with enterprise workflow platforms such as Archer.

Responsibilities

• Lead PRM launch readiness, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Shape future PRM framework, governance model, and platform strategy.
• Identify opportunities to improve risk management with less admin burden.
• Translate requirements into assessment logic, workflows, and controls.
• Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Security, QA, Compliance, and Delivery teams.
• Standardize risk evaluation approaches and governance workflows.
• Drive integration across PRM, QRM, Privacy Assessments, and Security Reviews.
• Define and deliver platform enhancements and future‑state capabilities.
• Gather complex requirements into scalable governance solutions.
• Support design, testing, deployment, and adoption activities with Archer.

Skills

Governance

Risk Management

Delivery Excellence

Operational Risk

Compliance

Project Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Information Systems/Technology/Business

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.

Governance & Risk Specialist

Lead the implementation, evolution, and adoption of ZS's Project Risk Management (PRM) operating model and platform. Partners across Delivery Excellence, Quality & Risk Management, Legal, Privacy, Security, Compliance, and Risk functions to simplify governance processes, strengthen risk oversight, and enable proactive risk-based decision making throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll do: Governance & Risk Specialist in the Enterprise will…

• Lead PRM launch readiness, adoption, and continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement, training, communications, governance forums, and post‑launch assessments.
• Shape the future‑state PRM framework, governance model, and platform strategy to enhance risk visibility, governance effectiveness, and delivery excellence.
• Partner with business leaders and governance stakeholders to identify opportunities that improve risk management while minimizing administrative burden on project teams.
• Translate business, governance, compliance, and risk requirements into assessment logic, workflows, decision trees, control applicability models, and operational processes.
• Partner with SMEs across Legal, Privacy, Security, Quality, Compliance, Delivery Excellence, and Risk functions to ensure risks and obligations are consistently identified and addressed.
• Drive standardization of risk evaluation approaches, governance workflows, and assessment methodologies across the enterprise.
• Continuously improve assessment effectiveness while reducing friction and administrative overhead for delivery teams.
• Support integration of governance processes across Project Risk Management, Quality Risk Management, Privacy Assessments, Security Reviews, contractual reviews, and related risk workflows.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver platform enhancements, workflow improvements, and future‑state capabilities.
• Gather and translate complex business requirements into scalable product solutions and governance workflows.
• Collaborate with Archer administrators, technology teams, and implementation partners to support design, testing, deployment, and adoption activities.
• Partner with Project Managers, Delivery Leaders, QRM, QRC, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Security, and other governance stakeholders to strengthen project risk management practices.
• Facilitate governance forums and stakeholder discussions to monitor emerging risks, mitigation progress, compliance requirements, and operational priorities.
• Support development and enhancement of governance standards, operating procedures, control frameworks, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies across the PRM ecosystem.
• Support development of predictive risk indicators, intelligent workflow recommendations, automated evidence collection, and decision‑support capabilities.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6 - 8 years of experience in Governance, Risk Management, Delivery Excellence, Operational Risk, Compliance, Project Assurance, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting enterprise governance, operational risk, compliance, quality management, delivery excellence, or project assurance functions.
• Experience translating policies, standards, contractual obligations, risk requirements, or control frameworks into operational processes and workflows.
• Experience with governance transformation, process redesign, workflow automation, or business transformation initiatives.
• Experience working across Legal, Security, Privacy, Compliance, Risk, Audit, Quality, or Delivery organizations.
• Experience with enterprise workflow platforms such as Archer or similar governance technologies.
• Experience supporting product management, platform implementation, business analysis, or digital transformation programs.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
• Understanding of AI‑enabled solutions, intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and emerging governance technologies.
• 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.

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