Associate Manager II - Information Security (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)

About the Team

At Navi, the InfoSec team safeguards our digital ecosystem - ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data. We lead the charge on cyber risk management, regulatory compliance, and data protection, while championing a security-first culture across all teams.

Our mission: Protect what powers Navi - securely, compliantly, and confidently.

About the Role

Navi is looking for an Associate Manager II Information Security to pilot key aspects of its group-wide information security and regulatory compliance program. This role involves interpreting and implementing information security and technology risks mandates from regulators such as RBI, IRDAI, SEBI, and NPCI, ensuring continuous tech compliance across all business units. You will collaborate closely with engineering, infrastructure, legal, and IT teams to establish and maintain robust security policies, frameworks, and controls. Additionally, the role includes conducting risk assessments, enabling audit readiness, managing third party/vendor security audits, and driving awareness initiatives across the organization, while also representing Navi in internal and external forums when needed.

What We Expect From You

Compliance & Risk Management

• Interpret and implement regulations related to cybersecurity issued by

  RBI, IRDAI, SEBI

  ,

  NPCI.

• Ensure

  ongoing monitoring and tech compliance

  with regulatory expectations.
• Conduct and review

  Technology Risk Assessments

  , and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain tech audit readiness with appropriate documentation and evidence.
• Represent Navi in Board meetings and regulatory discussions, if needed.

Security Governance

• Define, uplift and implement

  information security policies, frameworks, standards, and controls

  .
• Solution Architect mind set for

  regulatory cybersecurity compliance

  .
• Review security controls at data centers, the cloud environment, and ensure BCP/DR controls.
• Review and conduct

  Third Party Risk & Vendor Assessments

  pre-onboarding and post onboarding .
• Manage

  cyber/information security incidents

  and drive timely resolution.

Operations & Enablement

• Run

  security awareness programs

  and train teams/employees on data security and privacy.
• Identify, define and manage

  Security KPIs

  , publish weekly/monthly dashboards.
• Project manage

  Information Security initiatives

  with measurable outcomes.

Must Haves

Experience & Technical Skills

• 5+ years

  of experience in

  Information Security or tech Compliance

  roles.
• Prior experience in

  Fintech/Startup

  environments (preferred).
• Familiarity with

  regulatory compliance frameworks

  like , RBI Master Directions, IRDA, SEBI, and NPCI guidelines.
• Experience with frameworks such as

  ISO27001

  ,

  PCI DSS

  , SOC2 etc.
• Working knowledge of

  cloud environments

  like AWS, Oracle Cloud, GCP.
• Exposure to

  Agile methodologies

  ,

  DevOps

  , and

  Cloud-native tech

  .

Soft Skills

• Hands-on problem-solver for complex security issues.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance risk, impact, business priorities, and timelines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or diploma

  in Technology, or Engineering.
• Relevant certifications like

  ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer

  ,

  CISA

  ,

  CISM

  ,

  CISSP

  , etc.

Inside Navi

We are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold were building tech-first solutions that work at scale, with a strong customer first approach.

Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agarwal

Our Culture

The Navi DNA

Ambition. Perseverance. Self-awareness. Ownership. Integrity.

Were looking for people who dream big when it comes to innovation. At Navi, youll be empowered with the right mechanisms to work in a dynamic team that builds and improves innovative solutions. If youre driven to deliver real value to customers, no matter the challenge, this is the place for you.

We chase excellence by uplifting each otherand that starts with every one of us.

Why You&aposll Thrive at Navi

At Navi, its about how you think, build, and grow. Youll thrive here if:

• Youre impact-driven :

  You take ownership, build boldly, and care about making a real difference.

• You strive for excellence :

  Good isnt good enough. You bring focus, precision, and a passion for quality.

• You embrace change :

  You adapt quickly, move fast, and always put the customer first.