Head - GRC, Compliance & Audit

Job Title: Head GRC, Compliance & Audit

Department: Risk Management / Governance, Risk & Compliance

Job Function: Compliance, Internal Audit & Risk Management

Designation: Head / Senior Leadership

Experience: 15-20 Years (preferably)

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic leader to head Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Regulatory Compliance and Internal Audit functions. The role will be responsible for strengthening corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing enterprise risks and establishing robust internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Risk Management

• Develop and implement the organization's governance and risk management framework.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational, financial and strategic risks.
• Establish enterprise risk management policies and procedures.

• Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and statutory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.

• Internal Audit & Controls
• Lead internal audit activities and develop risk-based audit plans.
• Evaluate internal controls, processes and operational effectiveness.
• Identify control gaps and ensure timely closure of audit observations.

• Management & Board Reporting
• Present risk, compliance and audit reports to senior management and the Board / Audit Committee.
• Provide recommendations for strengthening governance and internal controls.
• Drive a strong culture of ethics, accountability and compliance.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 1520 years of relevant experience in GRC, Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Audit.
• Proven experience in leading enterprise-wide compliance and audit functions.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory frameworks and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Experience in managing audits, regulatory inspections and compliance reviews.

Key Skills

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Internal Audit
• Statutory Compliance
• Internal Financial Controls (IFC)
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Corporate Governance
• Audit Committee Reporting
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement