OSB Group - Head - Audit

Core Responsibilities:
- Lead and shape the OSBI Internal Audit team, building a credible and agile audit footprint within the Indian operation.
- Drive talent strategy-from hiring and development to long-term workforce planning-ensuring alignment with Group-wide audit capability initiatives.
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.
- Develop and maintain a dynamic risk assessment framework for OSBI that complements the wider Group audit universe.
- Collaborate with UK colleagues to design and deliver a responsive, proportionate, and forward-looking audit plan that spans both Group and local priorities.
- Lead and contribute to integrated audits, working within cross-functional teams to provide holistic and actionable assurance.
- Maintain a cadence of strategic engagement with OSBI leadership, enabling transparent business monitoring and proactive risk sensing.

- Champion experimentation and capability-building efforts in strategic areas such as Data, AI, automation, and digital tooling-leveraging proximity to local domain specialists to accelerate progress.
- Contribute to global GIA transformation initiatives, helping shape the future of internal audit.
- Deliver well-planned, high-quality audits with insightful findings and practical solutions.
- Use a 'no surprises' approach-engaging early and collaboratively with stakeholders to facilitate swift remediation.
- Produce clear, balanced, and impactful reporting that drives meaningful conversations and decisions.
- Prepare high-quality reporting and MI for Group and local governance bodies.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory shifts, promoting a learning mindset across the audit function.
- Role-model feedback, coaching, and mentoring to nurture talent and drive collective growth.
- Ensure adherence to all internal standards, training requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Act as a role model for our values-led behaviours, consistently demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and respect.
Experience Requirements:
Essential:
- 15 years' experience in either internal audit, risk, and controls roles (majority internal audit experience preferred), including at least 5 years of experience in leadership roles.
- At least 5 years' experience working in roles in Financial Services with a significant part of this to include experience in UK regulated firms.
- At least 5 years of people management and/or demonstrable coaching and development.
- At least 3 years of experience performing audit and assurance services in a digital and data-driven business.
Desirable:
- Developing, implementing, and applying AI use cases in audit and assurance settings.