Lead Information System Audit - Fintech

Job Description

The primary function of the role will be to develop and manage the audit strategy and plan for proactively and qualitatively conducting the corporate functions audits across the corporate, risk management and control. Somebody who has experience doing IT Audit in Digital Lending space then this opportunity awaits you. Develop audit strategies for identification and assessment of various risks Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Information Security and IT Applications Audits and in corporate, risk management and control functions including Compliance risk, Legal risk, Fraud risk, Operational risk, Third party risk/Outsourcing risk, Liquidity risk, Financial risk, People risk, Reputational risk etc. Develop audit plans based on risk assessment and regulatory framework; ensure use of advanced integrated auditing concepts and extensive use of technology and data analysis for achievement of the audit objectives Develop specialized audit team for timely and quality execution of complex and specialized audit reviews covering all the key areas of corporate functions including risk management functions and control functions. Conduct risk-based, thematic and specialized audit reviews to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management and controls Conduct review of application controls (automated business process controls) in the applications used by corporate, risk management and control functions and management information systems to assess adequacy and effectiveness of the controls Provide effective recommendations for improvements to the organization policies, processes and practices based on leading industry practices and emerging risks Develop processes for adequate and effective audit coverage of various risks including Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Information Security and IT Applications, Compliance risk, Legal risk, Fraud risk, Operational risk, Third party risk/Outsourcing risk, Liquidity risk, Financial risk, People risk, Reputational risk etc. and various applicable laws and regulatory circulars / guidelines across various regulators. Keep audit procedures and checklists current and updated keeping pace and aligned with changes in internal policies/guidelines as well as legal/regulatory changes and evolving industry best practices. Ensure timely completion of audit plan and projects along with quality of audits, and meet with all audit documentation and reporting requirements as per audit policy and procedures and leading best practices. Active engagement with stakeholders for implementation of recommendations for effective risk mitigations and improvement in the control environment. Develop strategies for identification of triggers / risk hotspots and conduct unplanned reviews / investigations based on various triggers/ hot spots, directives received from regulators, board committees and senior management. Keep abreast of the emerging audit trends and drive key audit initiatives for efficient and effective achievement of the audit objectives. Implement an effective continuous monitoring framework for ongoing monitoring of risk relating to various business products, processes and units; Identify and develop automated test for ongoing monitoring of Information System & Security risk across the organization. Develop specialized audit team for execution of complex and specialized audit reviews covering IT Infrastructure, IT Applications, Information System & Security areas and risk management and controls across various risks including Compliance risk, Legal risk, Fraud risk, Operational risk, Third party risk/Outsourcing risk, Liquidity risk, Financial risk, People risk, Reputational risk etc. Develop, nurture and grow talent through effective employee engagement and management. Continuous development of self and the team through regular learning and sharing of knowledge / best practices.