Job DescriptionA seasoned technology audit leader with deep payments/core banking domain knowledge, strong regulatory awareness, proven people management skills, and the ability to influence at the most senior levels (Board, C-suite, Regulators).
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n1. Experience & Seniority
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- 18+ years of senior-level professional experience.n
- Deep expertise in payments and core banking technology controls , risk management , and assurance .n
- Proven experience in large financial institutions (preferred).n

n2. Technical Expertise (Must-Have Knowledge)
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- Payments & Core Banking Technologies :n
- Payments processing & orchestrationn
- Core banking systemsn
- Real-time payment systemsn
- SWIFT infrastructure & financial messagingn
- API & integration servicesn
- Middleware, ESB, and messaging infrastructuren
- Open Banking & API ecosystemsn
- Cloud-based payment servicesn
- Digital workflow systems supporting core banking/paymentsn
- Data Analytics :n
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for audit testing and automation.n
- Risk & Control Frameworks :n




- Technology risk managementn
- Control design and effectiveness assessmentn
- Regulatory expectations (MAS, PRA, FCA)n

n3. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
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- Proven ability to lead and manage Senior Audit Managers and teams.n
- Experience engaging with:n
- CIO, CTO, and payments/core banking leaders n
- Board Audit Committees n
- Regulators and external reviewersn
- Ability to act as a trusted advisor and provide independent, forward-looking assurance.n

n4. Audit & Assurance Skills
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- End-to-end audit delivery (planning, execution, reporting).n
- Robust understanding of IIA standards and internal audit methodology .n
- Experience in Board and Audit Committee reporting .n
- Ability to identify emerging risks (e.g., cloud adoption, instant payments, open banking).n

n5. Soft Skills & Behaviours
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- Excellent written and verbal communication – can explain complex

📌 Audit Director (Bengaluru)
🏢 Investment Banking
📍 Bengaluru