Associate Vice President - Assurance (Group Internal Audit)

A diversified financial services group is hiring an AVP for its Group Assurance and Risk function, reporting to the Executive Vice President - Group Assurance and Risk.

Important: this is a second-line oversight seat, not an audit-execution seat. The role reviews and raises the quality of group entities' internal audit functions rather than running audits directly.

Key responsibilities:
- Advise, assess and moderate the implementation of Accounting Standards and compliance with applicable laws
- Review internal audit reports at various stages and discuss findings with IA heads and stakeholders
- Provide independent input on internal audit scope and coverage, methodology, frequency and reporting quality across group entities
- Assess the maturity of internal audit functions in emerging group entities and support implementation of best practice
- Guide thematic and horizontal audits on key focus areas and emerging risks
- Support Group Assurance & Risk projects including valuations, restructuring strategies and policy inputs
- Prepare clear, impactful reports for senior management and governance forums
Relocation to Pune is required.