Associate Director || Internal Audit || Bangalore

Protiviti India Member Firm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy firm in Bengaluru seeks an Associate Director to lead complex risk advisory engagements. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder communications, implementing risk frameworks, and building relationships with C-suite stakeholders. Ideal candidates will hold an MBA or CA and possess extensive experience in risk management, with strong analytical and project management skills. This role requires leadership qualities to mentor teams and ensure high-quality delivery across engagements.

Qualifications

• CA's/MBA's with 7 to 12 years of experience in Risk based Internal Audit & IFC/SOX.
• Experience in E-commerce industry would be an added advantage.
• Professional certification preferred (CA/CPA, CIA, CISA, FRM, PMP, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of risk advisory engagements.
• Design and implement ERM frameworks aligned to COSO / ISO 31000.
• Manage and mentor Managers and Consultants.

Skills

Risk based Internal Audit

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

CA or MBA

Professional certification (CA/CPA, CIA, CISA, FRM, PMP)

Job description

Qualifications

• CA's/MBA's with 7 to 12 years of experience in Risk based Internal Audit & IFC/SOX (Business process) with multiple sector experience (for example: Manufacturing, Auto, Pharma, Auto Ancillary, Power, Oil & Gas etc).
• Experience in E-commerce industry would be an added advantage.
• Should have experience of leading and managing multiple projects & their stakeholders.
• Should have experience in client building & client mining.
• Professional certification preferred (CA/CPA, CIA, CISA, FRM, PMP, or equivalent)

About the role

As an Associate Director within our Risk Advisory practice, you will lead large, complex engagements across Non-Financial Services industries. You will be responsible for delivering risk transformation, governance, internal controls, and operational risk solutions while building strong client relationships at senior management and Board levels.

This role requires deep sector expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive high-quality delivery across multi-disciplinary teams.

Role & responsibilities

Engagement Leadership :

• Lead end-to-end delivery of risk advisory engagements, including planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Design and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks aligned to COSO / ISO 31000.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, develop risk registers, and facilitate risk workshops.
• Oversee operational risk reviews across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, capital projects, and asset management.
• Support regulatory and compliance assessments specific to sector requirements (e.g., environmental, health & safety, GMP, industry regulations).
• Present findings and recommendations to CXOs, Audit Committees, and Boards.
• Manage and mentor Managers and Consultants; foster a high-performance culture.
• Oversee engagement economics, budgets, and resource planning.
• Ensure quality and compliance with firm methodologies and risk management standards.
• Support talent development, performance management, and succession planning.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities within existing accounts and develop new client relationships.
• Lead proposal development and participate in client pitches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite stakeholders.
• Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning within Non-FS sectors.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong understanding of ERM frameworks, governance, and internal controls.
• Deep operational risk knowledge within Non-FS sectors.
• Executive presence with strong presentation and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to drive revenue growth.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously.