Equitas Small Finance Bank - PMO Manager - IT Internal Audit & Compliance

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced professional who can operate across IT Internal Audit & Compliance and Project Management Office responsibilities in an approximately 50:50 capacity. The role requires strong Indian banking experience, a practical understanding of IT controls, audit evidence and compliance obligations, and the project-management discipline needed to plan, track and drive remediation or governance initiatives. The incumbent will coordinate audits, review control gaps, manage observations and closure plans, and at the same time maintain project plans, RAID logs, dashboards and stakeholder governance. This blended role is best suited to someone who can combine assurance-oriented thinking with structured execution and senior stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support IT internal audits, compliance reviews, control assessments and evidence coordination.

- Track audit observations, regulatory actions, remediation plans and closure status with accountable owners.

- Manage PMO activities including plans, milestones, RAID logs, governance forums and management reporting.

- Coordinate technology, risk, compliance, audit, business and vendor stakeholders on delivery and closure actions.

- Prepare clear audit/compliance documentation, status dashboards and decision or escalation material.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 8 - 12 years of relevant experience across IT audit/compliance and project/PMO responsibilities.

- Strong Indian banking experience is required.

- Good knowledge of IT controls, audit processes, regulatory compliance and remediation tracking.

- Strong PMO/project-management capability, including planning, governance, risk and status management.

- Excellent documentation, stakeholder coordination and executive communication skills.

Preferred / Added Advantage:

- Experience leading audit remediation or regulatory technology programs.

- Relevant audit, risk, security or project-management certification.