Vice President Internal Audit

About the Client:

Our client is a global analytics and digital operations company headquartered in New York, with a strong delivery presence in India. The organization partners with clients across industries such as insurance, healthcare, banking, and finance to drive business outcomes through data-led solutions. Known for its deep domain expertise and digital-first approach, it leverages advanced analytics, AI, and automation to help enterprises transform their operations and enhance customer experience.

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Role Summary

We are seeking a senior audit leader to head internal audit and risk review initiatives across key business verticals, including Banking, Capital Markets, Analytics, AI, and select corporate functions. This role is responsible for driving strategic improvements, ensuring robust audit governance, and enhancing operational controls and risk management frameworks across a dynamic enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit and risk assessment programs across multiple business units and strategic growth functions.
• Collaborate with functional leaders and process owners to execute and streamline audit engagements.
• Oversee the delivery of audit objectives, monitor audit progress, and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Approve audit issues and manage documentation through tools like GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer).
• Drive continuous improvement in audit processes to proactively mitigate inherent and emerging risks.
• Design and implement best-in-class internal audit and risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Mentor, train, and manage the performance of team members, including Assistant Managers and Managers.
• Support organizational governance initiatives and participate in cross-functional audit programs.
• Lead skill-building efforts across the audit function and develop leadership within the team.

Key Skills and Competencies

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong data analytics, audit planning, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of audit, compliance, and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with audit/compliance standards such as IIA, SOC, PCI, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and statutory audits.
• Experience working with or leading audits in specialized verticals such as BFSI, IT/ITES, and shared services/GCCs.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to understand complex processes and identify risk/control gaps.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
• High level of persistence, accountability, and results orientation.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk, or compliance roles.
• Preferred background in IT/ITES, BFSI, and global capability centers (GCCs).