Senior Digital Risk Advisor

Location: Bangalore 

Senior Digital Risk Advisor

Join a team of digital risk governance professionals and help drive the evolution of Swiss Re’s Digital Governance Framework (DGF), the central process governing the review and assessment of digital and technology initiatives across the organisation. In this role, you will work with cross-functional stakeholders to evolve framework processes and workflows while supporting strategic governance initiatives across Swiss Re. 

About the team  

The Digital Risk Governance & Control team is a cornerstone of Swiss Re's resilience strategy. We are dedicated to managing risks related to digital initiatives, ensuring they are properly identified, assessed, and controlled. As owners of the Digital Governance Framework (DGF), we are responsible for shaping and advancing the governance of digital and technology initiatives across Swiss Re. The DGF integrates multiple governance, risk, and control functions into a unified framework and workflow, enabling cross-functional collaboration, governance transparency, and risk-informed decision-making across digital initiatives. 

In your role, you will…  

• Drive the evolution of the Digital Governance Framework (DGF) by improving governance models, processes, and workflows.  

• Design scalable and pragmatic governance solutions that support effective and risk-informed decision-making.  

• Identify process inefficiencies, challenge existing approaches, and lead governance and workflow improvements.  

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align governance requirements, priorities, and implementation approaches.  

• Facilitate governance discussions and drive alignment across technology, risk, security, architecture, and business teams.  

• Develop and maintain governance standards, procedures, and audit-ready documentation.  

• Prepare executive-level reporting, presentations, and strategic governance materials for senior leadership.  

• Translate complex governance and technology topics into clear and actionable communication for diverse audiences.  

• Support organisational adoption and awareness of governance practices through stakeholder engagement and internal communications. 

What we need from you 

• 7+ years of work experience in digital governance, technology risk, governance transformation, process improvement, consulting, operating model design, or related areas. 

• Demonstrated experience improving or redesigning governance frameworks, operating models, or cross-functional initiatives within complex technology environments. 

• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to simplify complexity, connect ideas across domains, and challenge existing approaches. 

• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups with competing priorities and perspectives. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including experience preparing high-quality executive presentations and governance reporting for senior leadership forums. 

• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence discussions, navigate ambiguity, and build alignment across functions. 

• Experience preparing structured governance documentation, operating procedures, standards, or audit-ready process artefacts.  

• Ability to translate abstract governance and risk concepts into practical, implementable processes and workflows. 

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related IT field. 

Nice-to-have 

• Additional certifications in information security, governance, or risk management (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC). 

• Familiarity with cloud technologies, data governance, AI, or emerging technology risk topics.  

• Experience working with workflow tools or process management platforms.  

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week. 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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