Responsibilities :
1. Strategic Audit Leadership
- Provide leadership in the development, planning, and implementation of strategic audit priorities within the assigned audit universe.
- Operate independently in managing and executing audits in specialized areas across the bank, ensuring alignment with the overall audit plan and organizational objectives.
- Contribute to the formulation and continuous enhancement of the banks audit strategy, methodologies, and frameworks.
2. Risk Identification and Management
Identify, assess, and evaluate composite operational and financial risks across multiple business processes and functions.Recommend methodological and process improvements to strengthen risk management and control effectiveness.Support the adoption of best-in-class risk quantification and monitoring techniques to enhance the banks operational resilience.Drive proactive identification of emerging risks and provide forward-looking insights to senior management.3. Audit Execution and Review
Lead and participate in audit engagements, investigations, and special reviews in line with defined audit priorities, scope, and standards.Ensure end-to-end evaluation of operational, financial, and compliance risks, and assess the effectiveness of existing controls.Develop detailed audit work programs, perform risk-based testing, and ensure documentation meets professional standards.Review audit findings and working papers for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with Internal Audit quality benchmarks.Deliver clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports highlighting prioritized risks, root causes, and actionable recommendations.4. Advisory and Consultancy Support
Provide value-added advisory support to business units on process reengineering, product development, and control design.Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation of process improvements and risk mitigation measures.Participate in pre-implementation reviews of new systems, products, and processes to ensure appropriate controls are embedded from inception.Promote a culture of continuous improvement and control awareness across the bank.5. Reporting and Communication
Present audit findings, recommendations, and risk trends to senior management and Audit Committee as required.Ensure timely issuance of audit reports with accurate risk prioritization and actionable insights.Monitor the status of audit issues and follow-up on the implementation of agreed corrective actions.Build strong working relationships with business, operations, and risk teams while maintaining professional Skills, and Experience :Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, CISA, or CRMA preferred.10-12 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or financial control functions within the banking or financial services sector.Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.Expertise in identifying and quantifying operational and financial risks and recommending process improvements.Proven ability to lead multiple, complex audits simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues succinctly to senior management.Proficiency in data analytics tools, audit management software, and MS Office suite.(ref : iimjobs.com)