Senior Manager-System Audit

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – System Audit to lead IT and system audit functions, assess technology-related risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen the organization's IT governance and cybersecurity framework. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in IT audits, information security, cloud security, network security, database security, and regulatory guidelines, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

IT & System Audit: Lead end-to-end system audits, IT general controls (ITGC), application audits, infrastructure audits, and technology risk assessments.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable RBI guidelines, IT governance frameworks, cybersecurity standards, and internal audit policies.

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure: Evaluate network security, cloud infrastructure, database security, access management, vulnerability management, and incident response controls.

Cloud & Emerging Technologies: Assess security and governance controls for cloud environments, AI/ML systems, and emerging technology platforms.

Risk Management: Identify control gaps, assess technology risks, recommend corrective actions, and track audit observations through closure.

Audit Planning & Execution: Develop risk-based audit plans, manage audit schedules, review audit reports, and present key findings to senior management.

Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, and business teams to ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations.

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor audit professionals, review audit deliverables, and build a strong risk and compliance culture.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Extensive experience in IT Audit, System Audit, Information Security Audit, and Technology Risk Management.
• Strong knowledge of RBI guidelines and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization.
• Expertise in ITGC, application controls, data security, network security, and database auditing.
• Understanding of cloud security, infrastructure controls, AI security, and emerging technology risks.
• Knowledge of frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, and relevant IT governance frameworks.
• Experience in audit reporting, risk assessment, control testing, remediation tracking, and senior stakeholder management.
• Proven leadership experience managing audit teams and complex audit engagements.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are preferred.

Experience Requirements

15-17 years of overall experience in IT, Information Security, Technology Risk, or System Audit.

Significant experience leading system audit or IT audit engagements.

Experience in banking, financial services, fintech, or other regulated environments is preferred.

Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.