Head Internal Audit And Risk Management

Head Internal Audit & Risk | Info Edge India Ltd

Location: Noida

Reporting To: CFO

About Info Edge

Info Edge India Ltd is one of India’s leading consumer internet companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes Naukri.com, 99acres.com, Shiksha.com, and Jeevansathi.com, alongside strategic investments in several high-growth digital startups. With innovation, data, and talent at its core, Info Edge continues to shape India’s internet ecosystem through scalable, people-centric business practices.

About the Role

Info Edge is looking for a high-caliber professional to lead the Risk Management and Internal Audit function across the organization. This is a strategic leadership role with significant exposure to senior management, the Risk Management Committee (RMC), Audit Committee, and the Board.

The role requires a strong blend of governance leadership, risk oversight, business acumen, and execution excellence. While the incumbent will oversee external audit and risk partners, they must also be hands-on in driving key initiatives, challenging existing practices, and embedding a strong risk and controls culture across the organization.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, possesses a questioning mindset, and is comfortable challenging the status quo to strengthen governance, processes, and business resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Controls

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational priorities and risk profile.
• Oversee internal audit engagements conducted through external agencies while maintaining ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and drive a culture of accountability and process discipline.
• Establish robust monitoring mechanisms to assess effectiveness of controls and governance processes.

Enterprise Risk Management

• Lead and continuously strengthen the enterprise-wide risk management framework across Info Edge and its businesses.
• Monitor, maintain, and periodically update the enterprise risk register, ensuring emerging risks are identified, assessed, and appropriately mitigated.
• Drive risk assessments across strategic, operational, financial, technology, regulatory, and compliance domains.

• Coordinate and support Risk Management Committee (RMC) meetings, including agenda planning, risk reporting, action tracking, and governance documentation.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure proactive risk identification and mitigation planning.

Governance & Best Practices

• Lead governance benchmarking initiatives by studying leading organizations and adopting relevant best practices for Info Edge.
• Drive continuous enhancement of governance standards, operating procedures, and control mechanisms.
• Build strong process orientation across the organization through well-defined SOPs, policy frameworks, and adherence monitoring.

Business Partnership & Strategic Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on risk, controls, governance, and business process improvements.
• Balance risk management objectives with business agility and growth priorities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, HR, Technology, Product, and Operations to embed risk-aware decision-making.
• Bring an external perspective on governance, industry developments, regulatory trends, and emerging business risks.

Technology & Innovation

• Leverage technology, analytics, automation, and AI tools to enhance risk management, audit effectiveness, and governance reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, transparency, and control monitoring through digital solutions.
• Drive adoption of modern audit methodologies and data-driven risk assessment techniques.

Board & Leadership Engagement

• Prepare high-quality risk and audit updates for senior leadership, Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Board discussions.
• Present key findings, emerging risks, governance insights, and mitigation strategies in a clear and impactful manner.
• Influence organizational decision-making through fact-based analysis and constructive challenge.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Controls, or related areas.
• Experience working with large organizations, high-growth businesses, consulting firms, or a combination thereof.
• Exposure to Board, Audit Committee, or Risk Committee interactions will be highly preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, governance frameworks, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions and drive change through a structured, analytical, and questioning approach.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance governance requirements with commercial realities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing external partners and advisors effectively.
• Technology-savvy with familiarity and practical application of AI, analytics, and digital tools in governance, audit, or risk management.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to shape the governance, risk, and control environment of one of India’s

leading internet companies.

• Significant exposure to senior leadership, Board, Audit Committee, and Risk Management Committee.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions and organizational effectiveness.
• A highly visible role with cross-functional impact across the organization.
• Potential pathway to broader leadership opportunities within the Finance function.