Senior Risk Analyst

Mumbai hybrid Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 13, 2026 Last posted June 13, 2026
Job description

About Wahed

The global financial system wasn't built for everyone. For millions of people, its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.
 
At Wahed, we're changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial system—one that is ethical, accessible, and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe, our team is building products that were once deemed impossible, from pioneering Shariah-compliant equity ETFs, creating riba-free alternatives to high yield savings accounts, to creating no-leverage real estate investments for truly interest-free income producing assets. If you're driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower, not exclude, join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Description:

     

  • Working in the second line of defence to partner with the first line to understand the business risks within the group. 

  • Develop a strong understanding of business and processes. 

  • Perform regular risk assessments as well as review, evaluate and test business controls.

  • Assisting function owners in implementation of proposed controls. 

  • Perform independent testing of controls.

  • Perform regular internal reviews of business functions / processes and provide recommendations and guidance on identified risks.

  • Maintenance of requisite records on GRC tool.

  • Other Risk Management supporting activities:

  • Monitoring of incident reporting and closure.

  • Tracking issues & remediation plans arising from audit/review findings, control gaps, and incidents.

  • Preparation of complete, accurate, and timely information for risk committee reporting.

  • Documentation, maintenance, and tracking of risk committee meeting minutes and action items.

Job Specification:

  • Chartered Accountant or candidate with 2-3 years' of relevant experience

  • Knowledge of risk management principles and the interrelationships of 3 LoDs.

  • Prior experience working with a GRC tool is preferred.

  • Willingness and ability to develop a deeper understanding of business processes.

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

About this role

Summary

Perform risk assessments, review controls, and support risk management activities.

Job title

Senior Risk Analyst

Experience level

2-3 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Mumbai based, no remote work mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

risk management principlesGRC toolrisk assessmentscontrols evaluation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

risk managementcontrols testingGRC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Hybrid City