Vice President/Associate - Risk Auditor

Job Title: Vice President/Associate - Risk Auditor

Function: Internal Audit

Location: Mumbai, India

Reporting To: COO of Risk Audits (Mumbai)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We seek an experienced Risk Auditor at the Vice President level to lead integrated global risk audits and issue validation. Based in Mumbai, you will execute complex risk management audits covering the Wholesale division, focusing on Risk Management functions and regulatory compliance. This role demands close collaboration with global SME/IT auditors in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Audit Leadership: Plan and execute global/regional Risk Management audits under senior leadership supervision. Deliver audits within agreed timelines while coordinating with Model Risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Technology specialists.

- Risk Assessment & Testing: Conduct process walkthroughs, identify key risks/controls, and perform Design/Operational Effectiveness testing with minimal supervision. Document workpapers per internal methodology.

- Data Analytics: Analyze datasets to identify trends, outliers, and control gaps. Develop automated testing scripts using analytical tools (SQL/Python/R) and visualization technologies (Qlik/Tableau).

- Reporting & Validation: Draft audit reports, agree issues with management, validate remediation actions, and close findings.

- Continuous Monitoring: Track risk profile changes through stakeholder engagement and continuous auditing programs. Contribute to annual audit planning.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

- 10+ years in Risk/Internal Audit at global financial institutions, public accounting firms, or consultancies.

- 5+ years in Internal Audit within Investment Banking or Financial Services.

Technical Skills:

- Expertise in auditing Risk Management frameworks (Market/Credit/Model Risk).

- Proficiency in data analytics tools (SQL, Python, R) and visualization platforms (Qlik/Tableau) preferred.

Qualifications:

- Relevant professional certification (CIA, FRM, CFA, CA).

- Accounting, quantitative, or technical background.

Soft Skills:

- Exceptional English communication skills; ability to deliver difficult messages confidently.

- Proven ability to lead independently, multitask, and meet strict deadlines.