Director of Internal Audit

Position: Director Internal Audit

Location: Bangalore (Open to candidates willing to relocate)

Experience: 12+ years

Financial Services (Banking / Investment Banking)

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned professional to lead our Internal Audit and Risk function as a Director :- The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, Internal Financial Controls (IFC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Governance Risk, preferably within the financial services domain. This role demands a strong combination of technical expertise, strategic leadership, business development acumen, and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Internal Audit activities, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with professional standards (80% of the role).

Oversee SOX compliance, Internal Financial Controls (IFC) implementation, testing, and monitoring across the organization.

Drive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and governance reporting.

Provide strategic insights on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), aligning with regulatory frameworks and business objectives.

Manage client portfolio – ensuring delivery excellence and business profitability.

Actively engage in business development activities, including handling a defined book size, cross-selling, and upselling opportunities across services.

Build and nurture strong client relationships; act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams; foster a culture of collaboration, performance, and integrity.

Demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel as required to support engagements.

Candidate Requirements

Qualification: Chartered Accountant preferred (not mandatory).

Experience: Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance with exposure to SOX, IFC, ERM, and Governance frameworks.

Sector Exposure: Strong domain knowledge of Financial Services (Banking / Investment Banking). Candidates from generic BFSI not preferred.

Background: Prior experience with a Big 6 consulting or audit firm will be highly advantageous.

Strong understanding of global audit methodologies, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory expectations.

Demonstrated expertise in business development, managing portfolio size, and client relationship management.

Proven leadership experience in managing large teams, delivering complex projects, and driving results under tight deadlines.

Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead a large-scale Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance function.

Exposure to high-impact engagements within the global Financial Services environment.

Strong career growth, leadership development opportunities, and cross-functional learning.