Deputy Manager/Manager - Internal Audit - Financial Services/Banking

Job Title: Manager Internal Audit (Financial Services/Banking)

Company: Protiviti India Member Firm

Location: Mumbai

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Protiviti is seeking a dynamic and experienced Internal Audit professional with deep exposure to the financial services and banking domain. As a Deputy Manager, you will lead and execute audit and risk consulting engagements, manage client relationships, and provide strategic insights to strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks in BFSI clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage end-to-end internal audit assignments, risk assessments, and SOX/ICFR reviews for BFSI clients.

- Design audit programs and develop testing procedures tailored to financial institutions, NBFCs, or banks.

- Evaluate internal control systems, operational effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., RBI guidelines, SEBI, IRDAI).

- Supervise and mentor a team of consultants/analysts and review their audit work papers for quality and completeness.

- Prepare audit reports, highlight key findings, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks and strengthen controls.

- Liaise with CXO-level stakeholders to present audit observations and insights on business process improvements.

- Keep up with evolving regulations in the financial sector (e.g., RBI Master Directions, fintech guidelines, etc.) and align audit scopes accordingly.

- Support business development efforts by participating in proposal preparation and client pitches.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- CA, CIA, CPA, or MBA (Finance) preferred.

- Minimum 3+ years of experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or internal controls in the banking/financial services sector.

- Hands-on experience with RBI/NHB/SEBI/IRDAI regulatory compliance.

- Strong understanding of lending operations, treasury, ALM, retail and wholesale banking, and digital banking risks.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.

- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

- Proficiency in audit tools and data analytics (Excel, ACL, IDEA, or Power BI) is an advantage.