Head Internal Audit And Risk Management

Info Edge Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Info Edge India Ltd is seeking a senior leader to head Internal Audit & Risk, reporting to the CFO. This is a strategic role with exposure to the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and the Board.

The role blends governance leadership, risk oversight and strong controls, requiring intellectual curiosity, a questioning mindset and hands-on execution across the organization. You will develop the annual internal audit plan, oversee external audits, strengthen control frameworks, and partner

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in internal audit, enterprise risk management or governance.
• Experience with large, high-growth organizations; board/committee exposure preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset, independent execution and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan aligned with risk priorities.
• Oversee internal audit engagements outsourced to external agencies.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and corrective actions.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive governance discipline.
• Lead enterprise risk management across strategic, operational, financial, and compliance domains.
• Prepare risk and audit updates for senior leadership, committees and the Board.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Governance

Stakeholder Management

Board Interaction

Tools

AI analytics

Data analytics tools

Job description

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 and 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.