Job Summary
Job DescriptionFocus of the role
In this role you will ensure robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience across Telstra India operations. You will align India’s risk posture with Telstra’s enterprise frameworks and foster a strong compliance culture, while driving vibrant culture and engagement at Telstra Pune.
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for leading the planning, monitoring, and management of all first-line (L1) risks at an India level. It includes business risks, regulatory compliance, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), incident and crisis management, and ensuring operational resilience. The role will sit on the Telstra India Leadership Team and report directly to the India Country Head. This role will also be the Pune Site lead, driving and orchestrating employee engagement, site level activities and key leadership visits.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the India Country Head, you will be responsible for leading the planning, monitoring, and management of all first-line (L1) risks at an India level. This will include business risks, regulatory compliance, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), incident and crisis management, and ensuring operational resilience. On the Telstra India Leadership Team, you will also be the Pune Site lead, driving and orchestrating employee engagement, site level activities and key leadership visits.
Key responsibilities will be:
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Defining and implementing the India Risk & Compliance strategy, aligned with Telstra’s global frameworks and regulatory obligations.
Maintaining and overseeing the India risk register, mitigation plans, and compliance metrics.
Chairing governance forums and escalating potential risks or breaches to senior leadership.
Risk Management & Resilience
Leading Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Incident Management programs, ensuring readiness for disruption scenarios.
Driving proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across all business units and enabling functions.
Overseeing compliance self-assessments, control reviews, and internal/external audit readiness.
Stakeholder Engagement
Acting as the primary liaison for risk and compliance matters with India Leadership Team, global risk teams, and regulatory bodies.
Fostering a strong compliance culture through training, awareness, and communication initiatives.
Operational Excellence
Ensuring timely reporting to Global Audit and Risk Committees and adherence to Telstra’s 3 Lines of Defense model.
Implementing robust monitoring and assurance mechanisms for compliance and risk controls.
Pune Site Leadership
Acting as Pune Site lead driving & orchestrating employee engagement, site level activities and advocating for the site.
Driving Telstra Leadership visits to Pune, Quarterly All Hands, new joiner onboardings and other key external interactions (as required).
Team Management & Mentorship
Building and mentoring a high-performing Risk & Compliance team.
Promoting continuous learning and capability development within the team.
About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
Risk Management Expertise: Deep knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISO 31000), audit, assurance, and regulatory compliance.
BCP & Incident Management: Proven experience in operational resilience, crisis response, and continuity planning.
Regulatory Acumen: Familiarity with Indian regulatory landscape and global compliance standards (TSSR, GDPR, DPDP Act etc.).
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align risk strategy with business objectives and drive transformation.
Leadership & Influence: Strong stakeholder management, decision-making, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Skilled in risk analysis, scenario planning, and data-driven decision-making.
Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences.
Technology Awareness: Understanding of cybersecurity risks, digital compliance, and risk automation tools.
Relevant certifications are desirable (such as ISO 22301 (BCM), or CIA).
What We Offer
We offer a range of great benefits, including:
Flexibility and work life balance
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries
Opportunities to work where we do business.
Other exciting applicable country specific benefits to be shared as you progress
Interested? Apply now!
If this opportunity sounds like a perfect fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply!
Please note, due to the upcoming festive season, the recruitment process for this role will not commence until early 2026. We appreciate your application and look forward to connecting with you on your interest in the position in the New Year.
As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).
Top Skills
What We Do
We believe it’s people who give purpose to our technology. So we’re committed to staying close to our customers and providing them the best experience.
And delivering the best tech.
On the best network.
Because our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive.
We build technology and content solutions that are simple and easy to use, including Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network.
That’s why we strive to serve and know our customers better than anyone else – offering a choice of not just digital connection, but digital content as well.
And that’s why we have an international presence spanning 15 countries, including China.
In the 21st century, opportunity belongs to connected businesses, governments, communities and individuals.
As Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company, Telstra is proud to be helping our customers improve the ways in which they live and work through connection.
