Job Title: Head – IT Governance Location: Jaipur Industry: Banking / NBFC / Fintech Experience Required: Minimum 15 years Role Overview The Head – IT Governance will be responsible for establishing, leading, and ensuring robust IT governance practices across the organization. This role will oversee IT risk management, regulatory compliance, IT policies, data security framework, IT audits, and alignment of technology strategy with overall business goals. The incumbent will work closely with CIO, CISO, Risk, Compliance and Business leaders to ensure technology supports growth while meeting the highest standards of security, resilience, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities • Governance & Policy Framework • Define, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices (COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, etc.). • Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency and transparency. • Monitor adherence to IT strategy, budget, and portfolio governance. • Risk & Compliance Management • Ensure compliance with RBI/SEBI/IRDA and other relevant regulatory guidelines applicable to Banking/NBFC/Fintech. • Proactively identify IT risks, define mitigation strategies, and oversee periodic risk assessments. • Drive IT audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings. • IT Controls & Assurance • Implement strong internal controls for IT operations, applications, infrastructure, and vendor management. • Manage reporting on IT governance metrics, risk registers, assurance dashboards, and MIS for senior management/board committees. • Stakeholder Management • Act as key liaison with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders on IT governance matters. • Partner with technology leaders to ensure IT projects are aligned with governance, security, and compliance requirements. • Leadership & Strategy • Lead a dedicated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) team. • Drive awareness and training programs for IT governance and compliance across the organization. • Provide advisory to leadership on technology transformation, data protection, and emerging regulatory trends.