Corporate Audit Vice President

As a Corporate Audit Vice President in the Mumbai Internal Audit Team, you will play a key role in leading the execution of the branch's annual audit plan, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, and supporting global audit initiatives. This position involves managing all phases of the audit lifecycle, from planning through reporting, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and upholding internal audit standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in audit engagements across planning, fieldwork, and reporting stages
• Evaluate, test, and report on the design and effectiveness of internal controls, partnering closely with stakeholders
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner
• Provide independent, objective assurance and challenge to enhance governance, risk management, and control processes
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting a collaborative yet independent audit culture
• Monitor and interpret developments in the regulatory landscape and integrate them into the audit process
• Contribute to innovation within the audit function by identifying opportunities to enhance audit efficiency, including through automation
• Support and mentor junior audit staff, reinforcing the firm's core values of integrity, respect, excellence, and innovation

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• A minimum of 10 years of internal/external audit or relevant financial services experience
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management practices
• Proven ability to conduct detailed audit testing and prepare high-quality audit documentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, with a self-motivated, proactive approach to problem-solving and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Professional certifications such as CA, CFA, or FRM
• Prior experience working with local banks or internal audit functions within financial services
• Familiarity with Indian banking regulations and compliance standards