Head of Internal Audit

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

Head of Internal Audit

Key Responsibilities

Audit Strategy & Governance

• Define and execute a risk-based internal audit charter aligned with Vivritis 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 Were Looking For

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 1518 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 Indias 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.