Risk Operations Manager

Operations

Mid Level (Early Growth)

Entry Barrier

7/10

Brand Value

9/10

Switchability

7/10

Stress Level

High

Work Hours

48-55

Future Proof

10/10

Inside the Role

The Mission

Manages risk operations, monitoring and mitigating operational risks.

Commercial Value

"Fintech companies hire Risk Operations Managers to manage operational risks, ensure compliance, and protect the business."

Key Responsibilities

  • • Manage risk operations
  • • Monitor risk indicators
  • • Investigate risk events
  • • Implement risk controls
  • • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • • Report on risk metrics
  • • Lead risk operations team

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

  • → Risk Event Reduction
  • → Control Effectiveness
  • → Compliance Score
  • → Response Time

Suitability Fit

Perfect If

Enjoy process improvement
Are organized and detail-oriented
Like solving logistical challenges

Avoid If

Dislike routine processes
Prefer creative over operational work
Want immediate visible impact

Hiring Giants

Paytm PhonePe Razorpay Zerodha PolicyBazaar Lendingkart

Career Trajectory

Growth and compensation roadmap

Difficulty7/10

Entry • 0-2Y

Risk Operations Manager

Est. Compensation

₹6.2 - 8.1

Mid • 3-5Y

Risk Operations Senior Manager

Est. Compensation

₹9.3 - 13.6

Senior • 6-10Y

Lead Risk Operations Manager

Est. Compensation

₹14.3 - 21.7

Lead • 10+Y

Director - Operations

Est. Compensation

₹23.6 - 37.2