Job Role / Responsibilities - Develop a comprehensive understanding of companys business, systems, and processes. - Conduct risk-based internal audits across stock broking processes such as trading, settlements, depository participant (DP) operations, client onboarding, and regulatory reporting. - Stay updated and ensure compliance with SEBI, NSE, BSE, NSDL, CDSL guidelines related to capital market regulations and Research Analyst including best practices, and emerging trends - Acquire in-depth process understanding for planned audits, including processes, systems involved, data flow, and datasets. - Execute audits from risk assessment, audit planning & scoping to execution & reporting. - Prepare / review RCMs, process notes, flow charts, and other working papers. - Drives and understand root cause of the observations and follow the 5 why approach for corrective action plans. - Prepare comprehensive audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to internal reporting standards. - Facilitate discussions with auditees on audit findings, ensuring a clear understanding of identified issues and recommendations, and report significant issues to senior management. - Provide timely updates on audits to the Internal Audit head, holding regular meetings with auditees. - Ensure the overall quality of audit reports and audit documentation based on methodology - Plan resource and budget for audit and be able to lead the audit team - Handle Internal Audit organizational activities, including budgeting, risk assessment, and external stakeholder management. - Conduct periodic follow-ups with auditees to monitor the timely and effective implementation of management action plans. - Demonstrates good understanding of data governance processes, practices, policies, and guidelines. Essential Skills/Qualification - Min 7 years of post-qualification experience in internal audit and/ or relevant function - Prior Industry experience in Broking Industry especially in Exchange or Depository Operations - Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification - Sound understanding of control environment, compliance, and risk frameworks. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong problem solving and analytical skills. - Be able to work in a fast-paced role with competing priorities. Adaptable to project requirements and does what is required to get the job done. - Demonstrate ability for seamless execution, continuous improvement and problem solving. Preferred Skills & Qualification - Experience in internal audits or organization risk and control functions. - Review quantitative analysis that translates data into actionable insights.
