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Vivriti CapitalChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
5 hours ago
Job description

About Vivriti Group

Vivriti Group is a trailblazer in the mid-market lending space, offering customized debt solutions to mid-sized enterprises. The group operates through two core businesses :

  • Vivriti Capital Limited : A systematically important Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC ND-SI) regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Vivriti Capital has disbursed over USD 3 billion to 300+ enterprise borrowers and holds a CRISIL rating of A+.
  • Vivriti Asset Management : A fixed-income fund manager, managing multiple Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). With over USD 550 million in commitments from 900+ institutional and private contributors, Vivriti AMC has invested more than USD 600 million across 90+ entities.

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The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned audit leader with a deep understanding of NBFC and asset management regulations? Do you thrive in high-accountability, fast-paced environments where your insights shape governance, mitigate risk, and influence strategic decisions?

We are looking for a Head of Internal Audit to build, lead, and continuously evolve our audit function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining and executing the Group’s internal audit vision, providing independent assurance to the Board and key stakeholders, and helping embed a culture of compliance, control, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Strategy & Governance

  • Define and execute a risk-based internal audit charter aligned with Vivriti’s business model and regulatory obligations.
  • Present annual audit plans, key findings, and risk themes to the Audit Committee and senior leadership.
  • Ensure complete and effective coverage across both NBFC and AIF operations.
  • Functional Leadership

  • Lead enterprise-wide audits across credit, treasury, operations, digital platforms, compliance, and IT systems.
  • Drive thematic reviews (e.g. fraud risk, third-party risk, operational resilience).
  • Ensure timely execution of audits, issue resolution, and post-audit follow-ups.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Oversight

  • Monitor adherence to RBI, SEBI, Companies Act, and other applicable statutory frameworks.
  • Proactively assess the control environment against regulatory expectations and emerging risks.
  • Partner with Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Technology teams to strengthen the governance framework.
  • Technology-Enabled Auditing

  • Introduce and leverage audit automation, data analytics, and continuous control monitoring tools.
  • Evaluate cybersecurity, IT general controls (ITGC), and digital finance platforms from an assurance perspective.
  • Investigations & Special Reviews

  • Lead or support fraud investigations, whistleblower reviews, and conflict-of-interest audits.
  • Maintain independence while driving actionable outcomes from forensic reviews.
  • People Leadership

  • Build and mentor a high-performing internal audit team.
  • Champion audit upskilling, cross-training, and embedding a culture of constructive challenge and accountability.
  • Who We’re Looking For

    Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Additional certifications preferred : CISA, CPA, CFE, CRMA
  • Experience

  • 15–18 years of internal audit experience, including leadership roles
  • Deep exposure to NBFCs, asset management, or financial services
  • Prior experience managing Board or Audit Committee interactions
  • Key Skills

  • Expertise in RBI and SEBI compliance frameworks
  • Strong grasp of risk-based auditing and internal controls
  • High EQ and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Excellent report writing, presentation, and executive communication skills
  • Familiarity with audit tools, analytics platforms, and GRC systems
  • Why Join Vivriti?

  • Work at the forefront of India’s mid-market lending and fixed-income innovation.
  • Influence core business and governance decisions at scale.
  • Collaborate with driven professionals in a mission-led, high-integrity culture.
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