Head of Audit (India)

Partners with Senior to Executive Leaders in their assigned Line of Business Risk/Compliance/Audit (RCA) Consultants RCA Managers and other Senior RCA Managers to depending on the function oversee the successful creation implementation and maintenance of an effective risk management framework. Accountable for projects and/or activities that ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations. Identifies gaps and drives solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes systems or human errors. Accountable for the active identification response and/or escalation of risks as appropriate. Influences policies and procedures to maximize profit potential and minimize regulatory exposure. Accountable for an effective partnership between the Line of Business and the Lines of Defense. Manages a team of RCA Professionals with responsibility for staffing performance management prioritizing guidance and training.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors or advanced degree or equivalent work experience
- Typically more than 12 years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Considerable understanding of applicable laws regulations financial services and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
- Considerable understanding of the business lines operations products/services systems and associated risks/controls
- Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
- Strong leadership and management skills of processes projects and people
- Effective skills at managing stressful situations
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Proficient computer skills especially Microsoft Office applications
- Applicable professional certifications