OSB Group - Head - Audit

Core Responsibilities:

- Lead and shape the OSBI Internal Audit team, building a credible and agile audit footprint within the Indian operation.

- Drive talent strategy-from hiring and development to long-term workforce planning-ensuring alignment with Group-wide audit capability initiatives.

- Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.

- Develop and maintain a dynamic risk assessment framework for OSBI that complements the wider Group audit universe.

- Collaborate with UK colleagues to design and deliver a responsive, proportionate, and forward-looking audit plan that spans both Group and local priorities.

- Lead and contribute to integrated audits, working within cross-functional teams to provide holistic and actionable assurance.

- Maintain a cadence of strategic engagement with OSBI leadership, enabling transparent business monitoring and proactive risk sensing.

- Champion experimentation and capability-building efforts in strategic areas such as Data, AI, automation, and digital tooling-leveraging proximity to local domain specialists to accelerate progress.

- Contribute to global GIA transformation initiatives, helping shape the future of internal audit.

- Deliver well-planned, high-quality audits with insightful findings and practical solutions.

- Use a 'no surprises' approach-engaging early and collaboratively with stakeholders to facilitate swift remediation.

- Produce clear, balanced, and impactful reporting that drives meaningful conversations and decisions.

- Prepare high-quality reporting and MI for Group and local governance bodies.

- Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory shifts, promoting a learning mindset across the audit function.

- Role-model feedback, coaching, and mentoring to nurture talent and drive collective growth.

- Ensure adherence to all internal standards, training requirements, and regulatory obligations.

- Act as a role model for our values-led behaviours, consistently demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and respect.

Experience Requirements:

Essential:

- 15 years' experience in either internal audit, risk, and controls roles (majority internal audit experience preferred), including at least 5 years of experience in leadership roles.

- At least 5 years' experience working in roles in Financial Services with a significant part of this to include experience in UK regulated firms.

- At least 5 years of people management and/or demonstrable coaching and development.

- At least 3 years of experience performing audit and assurance services in a digital and data-driven business.

Desirable:

- Developing, implementing, and applying AI use cases in audit and assurance settings.