Senior Manager

About the Team

The Governance & Control team at Navi is responsible for overseeing internal audits across various domains, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The team proactively addresses audit findings and implements corrective actions to strengthen internal controls across the organization.

About the Role

This role is responsible for driving the IT audit strategy across Navi's entities, ensuring alignment with organizational risks and regulatory expectations. It plays a critical part in strengthening internal controls, enhancing IT governance, and providing independent assurance through proactive risk identification and audit oversight in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.

What We Expect From You

A. Strategic

• Own the
  development
  and
  implementation
  of the risk-based
  annual IT audit plans of various entities
  of Navi and ensure they are
  responsive
  to and
  aligned
  with the
  risk profile
  of the organization.
• Lead the
  annual
  and
  ongoing evaluations
  of IT infrastructure and
  establish controls
  and
  audit procedures
  to
  identify areas of risk or non-compliance
  of various entities and map with auditable entities / functions.
• Ensure proper resourcing for
  implementation of the plan
  , and
  adjust the plan
  as needed in response to changes in
  Navi's business risks, operations, programs, systems and controls.

B. Process development

• Develop and update audit tools by considering
  IIA guidelines
  &
  audit manual,
  and
  different operational, legal
  an
  d environmental changes
  of the entities.
• Proactively
  inform senior management
  of
  significant risks
  or exposures related to
  internal controls, compliance
  and
  governance
  requiring prompt attention.
• Provide
  feedback
  and
  recommendations on IT & data risks
  and improve operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate.

C. Leadership

• Maintain
  good relationships
  and
  work with a collaborative approach
  with all key stakeholders across various entities.
• Oversee
  Internal Audit's participation
  in critical business and
  technology initiatives
  and
  projects
  ensuring that
  audit's perspective
  is effectively voiced and
  appropriate controls
  are designed and
  implemented
  on a
  proactive basis.
• Serve as a
  "thought leader"
  with respect to
  IT risk management
  and
  internal control
  best practices.

D. Operational

• Continuously
  inspect
  and assess various elements of the company's information systems and implement audit test plans.
• Identify
  and
  evaluate
  the IT risk exposure and recommend remediation strategies.
• Review security / digital measures
  taken by
  line function
  (CTO, CISO, Tech Leader and Line function) / new business initiatives.
• Coordinate with
  external auditors
  and
  regulators
  and provide independent assurance on the IT framework and associated controls.
• Track the
  issues
  and
  actions management process
  and ensure timely closure.
• Identify
  early warning signals
  in IT areas and
  identify potential fraud
  scenarios for in-depth
  review
  and
  investigation
  .
• Benchmark the
  company's systems
  to other
  available technologies
  on the market and
  strengthen the company
  further through use of technology.

E. Reporting

• Issue all
  IT Audit reports
  in a
  timely manner
  ensuring the reports are
  clear, concise, identify root causes
  with
  practical solutions,
  and ultimately provide value to management.
• Ensure timely delivery of differen
  t MIS, reports, and data
  to assist the Function Head.
• Prepare
  materials
  and
  make presentations
  to the audit committee and management independently.

Must Haves

• CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, PPM, PMP, DISA
  or equivalent IT audits related qualification is preferred.
• 7 or more years'
  of experience in IT audits preferred (with
  min 2-3 years
  in a
  team management
  role).
• Strong knowledge of
  IT security and infrastructure.
  Experience of working / auditing in agile product management environments.
• 3 to 5 years of Fintech
  or
  NBFC industry experience
  with good expertise of
  RBI and / or IRDAI guidelines
  on IT frameworks &
  sensitive data protection
  is preferred (not mandatory).

Inside Navi

We are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold — we're building tech-first solutions that work at scale, with a strong customer-first approach.

Founded by
Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agarwal
in 2018, we are one of India's fastest-growing financial services organisations. But we're just getting started

Our Culture

The Navi DNA

Ambition. Perseverance. Self-awareness. Ownership. Integrity.

We're looking for people who dream big when it comes to innovation. At Navi, you'll be empowered with the right mechanisms to work in a dynamic team that builds and improves innovative solutions. If you're driven to deliver real value to customers, no matter the challenge, this is the place for you.

We chase excellence by uplifting each other—and that starts with every one of us.

Why You'll Thrive at Navi

At Navi, it's about how you think, build, and grow. You'll thrive here if:

• You're impact-driven :
  You take ownership, build boldly, and care about making a real difference.
• You strive for excellence :
  Good isn't good enough. You bring focus, precision, and a passion for quality.
• You embrace change :
  You adapt quickly, move fast, and always put the customer first.