Job Description
**Vendor Relationship Management Operations & Execution Governance Head** | Mumbai | Hybrid | INR 46.9-76.0 LPA
**About the role:**
- Position within Vendor Relationship Management Operations & Execution, under the Third-Party Risk Management vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Vendor Relationship Management Operations & Execution
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core vendor relationship management operations & execution activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use GRC Software regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- GRC Software
- Regulatory Compliance (TPRM)
- Incident & Issue Management
- Audit Coordination (Vendor)
- Vendor Relationship Management Operations
- Stakeholder Reporting
- Execution
- Risk Scoring & Monitoring
- CA/CFA
- 12+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.
- There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week.
- The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
- Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager.
- Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.
- The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
- New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
- The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
- Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy.
- Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding.
- The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.
**About the role:**
- Position within Vendor Relationship Management Operations & Execution, under the Third-Party Risk Management vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Vendor Relationship Management Operations & Execution
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core vendor relationship management operations & execution activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use GRC Software regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- GRC Software
- Regulatory Compliance (TPRM)
- Incident & Issue Management
- Audit Coordination (Vendor)
- Vendor Relationship Management Operations
- Stakeholder Reporting
- Execution
- Risk Scoring & Monitoring
- CA/CFA
- 12+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.
- There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week.
- The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
- Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager.
- Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.
- The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
- New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
- The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
- Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy.
- Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding.
- The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.