Department: Risk & Compliance
Reports To: Head of Risk/Chief Compliance Officer
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Internal Audit and Compliance Manager with proven experience in the banking and fintech sectors. This role is responsible for leading internal audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing robust risk control frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of financial regulations, digital banking products, and technology-driven financial services.
Key Responsibilities:Internal Audit:
- Develop and implement risk-based internal audit plans covering operations, finance, IT, and compliance.
- Evaluate internal controls, identify gaps, and recommend improvements across business processes and systems.
- Perform audits of key fintech systems including payment gateways, wallets, API integrations, and core banking solutions.
- Review cybersecurity and data protection controls.
- Present audit findings and risk assessments to senior management and recommend corrective actions.
Compliance:
- Monitor and interpret relevant regulatory changes (e.g., AML/CFT, KYC, GDPR, PCI DSS, RBI/CBN/SEC directives depending on region).
- Develop and maintain internal compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and control testing.
- Ensure ongoing adherence to local and international banking and fintech regulations.
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies and external auditors as required.
Reporting & Governance:
- Prepare periodic audit and compliance reports for senior management and the board.
- Maintain audit trails and documentation for external inspections.
- Advise on compliance implications of new fintech product launches or partnerships.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA or Master’s is a plus).
- Professional certification: CIA, CISA, CFE, CAMS, or CPA preferred.
- 5–8 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management in banking and fintech environments.
- Deep understanding of digital financial products (mobile payments, lending platforms, digital wallets, APIs).
- Familiarity with risk management tools and GRC software.
- Knowledge of both traditional banking operations and emerging fintech trends.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience working in a regulated digital bank, neobank, payment service provider, or fintech startup.
- Hands-on experience with audit tools and data analytics (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI).
- Understanding of RegTech and how it can be leveraged for compliance automation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, tech-driven, and evolving regulatory environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From Rs200,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Your Expected Base Salary?
- Your Current Base Salary?
Work Location: In person