Head of Internal Audit

About Vivriti Group

Vivriti Group is a trailblazer in the mid-market lending space, offering customized debt solutions to mid-sized enterprises. The group operates through two core businesses:

- Vivriti Capital Limited: A systematically important Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC ND-SI) regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Vivriti Capital has disbursed over USD 3 billion to 300+ enterprise borrowers and holds a CRISIL rating of A+.
- Vivriti Asset Management: A fixed-income fund manager, managing multiple Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). With over USD 550 million in commitments from 900+ institutional and private contributors, Vivriti AMC has invested more than USD 600 million across 90+ entities.

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The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned audit leader with a deep understanding of NBFC and asset management regulations? Do you thrive in high-accountability, fast-paced environments where your insights shape governance, mitigate risk, and influence strategic decisions?

We are looking for a Head of Internal Audit to build, lead, and continuously evolve our audit function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining and executing the Group's internal audit vision, providing independent assurance to the Board and key stakeholders, and helping embed a culture of compliance, control, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Strategy & Governance

- Define and execute a risk-based internal audit charter aligned with Vivriti's business model and regulatory obligations.
- Present annual audit plans, key findings, and risk themes to the Audit Committee and senior leadership.
- Ensure complete and effective coverage across both NBFC and AIF operations.

Functional Leadership

- Lead enterprise-wide audits across credit, treasury, operations, digital platforms, compliance, and IT systems.
- Drive thematic reviews (e.g. fraud risk, third-party risk, operational resilience).
- Ensure timely execution of audits, issue resolution, and post-audit follow-ups.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Oversight

- Monitor adherence to RBI, SEBI, Companies Act, and other applicable statutory frameworks.
- Proactively assess the control environment against regulatory expectations and emerging risks.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Technology teams to strengthen the governance framework.

Technology-Enabled Auditing

- Introduce and leverage audit automation, data analytics, and continuous control monitoring tools.
- Evaluate cybersecurity, IT general controls (ITGC), and digital finance platforms from an assurance perspective.

Investigations & Special Reviews

- Lead or support fraud investigations, whistleblower reviews, and conflict-of-interest audits.
- Maintain independence while driving actionable outcomes from forensic reviews.

People Leadership

- Build and mentor a high-performing internal audit team.
- Champion audit upskilling, cross-training, and embedding a culture of constructive challenge and accountability.

Who We're Looking For

Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Additional certifications preferred: CISA, CPA, CFE, CRMA

Experience

- 15–18 years of internal audit experience, including leadership roles
- Deep exposure to NBFCs, asset management, or financial services
- Prior experience managing Board or Audit Committee interactions

Key Skills

- Expertise in RBI and SEBI compliance frameworks
- Strong grasp of risk-based auditing and internal controls
- High EQ and stakeholder management capabilities
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and executive communication skills
- Familiarity with audit tools, analytics platforms, and GRC systems

Why Join Vivriti?

- Work at the forefront of India's mid-market lending and fixed-income innovation.
- Influence core business and governance decisions at scale.
- Collaborate with driven professionals in a mission-led, high-integrity culture.

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