Head of Internal Audit

Job Description

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rGfHVlRX0A 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. Show more Show less