IN_Senior Associate_Unsecured Risk_FST - Captives_Advisory_Gurgaon

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

In regulatory risk compliance at PwC, you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating risks for clients. You will provide guidance on compliance strategies and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary: 

• The Analyst will support credit card portfolio risk management through data-driven analysis, performance monitoring, and risk insights. The role focuses on assisting senior analysts and managers in portfolio monitoring, acquisition risk analysis, credit policy evaluation, and model performance tracking, with increasing ownership over defined analytical modules. 

Responsibilities: 

Portfolio Monitoring & Risk Analysis 

·       Track portfolio performance metrics including delinquency, roll rates, losses, and utilization. 

·       Perform trend, vintage, and cohort analysis to identify early risk signals. 

·       Support creation and maintenance of risk dashboards and MIS. 

Acquisition & New Account Risk 

·       Analyze performance of new account vintages by channel, product, and segment. 

·       Monitor early delinquency and first-payment default trends. 

·       Support evaluation of acquisition strategies to balance growth and risk. 

·       Assist in evaluating approval rate vs loss trade-offs. 

·       Participate in champion–challenger analysis for policy and strategy updates. 

·       Help document policy rationale and analytical findings. 

Existing Customer Management (ECM) Responsibilities 

·       Monitor existing customer credit risk performance across ECM levers, including CLI, CLD, authorization controls, and line management etc. 

·       Perform segmentation, trend, and vintage analysis to identify changes in customer behavior and emerging risk signals. 

·       Support analytics for risk-based ECM strategies to balance spend growth, customer experience, and credit losses. 

·       Track post-implementation performance of ECM actions and highlight variances versus expectations. 

·       Quantify risk–return impact of ECM strategies, including effects on utilization, delinquency, losses, and attrition. 

·       Assist in diagnosing portfolio performance changes and segment-level risk drivers. 

Stakeholder Communication & Governance 

·       Prepare clear, structured presentations for senior analysts and managers. 

·       Support documentation for risk governance and audit requirements. 

·       Participate in regular risk review forums as an analytical contributor. 

·       Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding client, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

Experience & Education 

·       1.5–4 years of experience in credit card risk analytics, consumer lending, or financial analytics. 

·       Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in business, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or related quantitative fields. 

Technical Skills 

·       Strong working knowledge of SQL/SAS; exposure to Python preferred. 

·       Experience working with large datasets. 

·       Experience with Tableau or PowerPoint for visualization and reporting. 

Analytical & Business Skills 

·       Understanding of consumer credit risk fundamentals. 

·       Ability to interpret data and explain results clearly. 

·       Structured thinking and attention to detail. 

·       Problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and challenge basic problems. 

·       Familiarity with data interpretation and ability to challenge decisions based on data analysis. 

·       Ability to interpret data, make sound decisions, and challenge the basis of the analysis. 

Soft Skills 

·       Willingness to learn and take increasing ownership. 

·       Ability to work collaboratively across teams. 

·       Clear and concise written and verbal communication. 

General Skills: 

·       Basic understanding of various risk factors including stress testing, collateral risk and volatility, concentration risks, liquidity, and wrong way risk, with demonstrated experience in reviewing these factors and challenging any discrepancies. 

·       Adds value and contributes to the success of the team. 

·       Ability to work with little direction and in a team. 

·       Adaptability and flexibility to respond to ad-hoc requests and changes in the regulatory environment. 

Mandatory skill sets: 

Unsecured Risk 

Preferred skill sets: 

P&L 

Years of experience required: 

3 to 7 Years 

Education qualification: 

Graduation / Post Graduation 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master Degree, Bachelor Degree

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Security Risk

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Creativity, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Embracing Change {+ 30 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

April 29, 2026