Head IS Audit - CISA Certified

Ardor Talent Solutions; Chennai District, Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardor Talent Solutions in Kerala is seeking an experienced leader to head Information Systems Audit & Compliance, driving information security governance, risk management, audit programs, and regulatory compliance across the organization. The role requires 12 to 20 years in information security, IT audit, governance and compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

CISA is mandatory; experience in Banking/FinTech sectors is preferred; strong stakeholder engagement with boards and

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of experience in information security, IT audit, governance & compliance.
• CISA certification is mandatory.
• Experience in Banking/Financial Services, NBFC, or Fintech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Security Audit & Compliance strategy, framework, and annual risk-based audit plan.
• Ensure compliance with RBI regulations, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, NIST.
• Lead end-to-end IT/IS audits of infrastructure, applications, processes, controls, and third parties.
• Identify gaps, drive remediation, and strengthen the control environment.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Business, auditors, regulators.
• Present audit findings, risks, and recommendations to Senior Management and Audit Committee.
• Drive continuous improvements in security governance and audit methodologies.
• Develop and lead a high-performing IS Audit & Compliance team.

Skills

Information Security Leadership

IT Audit & Compliance

Governance & Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

CISA certification

Job description

National Head Information Systems Audit & Compliance

We are looking for an experienced Information Systems Audit & Compliance leader to drive information security governance, risk management, audit, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Security Audit & Compliance strategy, framework, and annual risk-based audit plan.
• Ensure compliance with RBI regulations, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, NIST, and other applicable standards.
• Lead end-to-end IT/IS audits covering infrastructure, applications, processes, controls, and third parties.
• Identify security and compliance gaps, drive remediation, and strengthen the overall control environment.
• Partner with IT, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Business, external auditors, and regulators.
• Present key audit findings, risks, and recommendations to Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
• Drive continuous improvement in security governance, policies, audit methodologies, awareness, and team capabilities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Information Security Audit & Compliance team.

Ideal Candidate

• 1218+ years of experience in Information Security, IT Audit, Risk, Governance & Compliance, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• CISA certification is mandatory.
• Candidates from Banking, Financial Services, NBFC, or Fintech are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RBI regulations, ISO 27001, IT governance, risk management, data protection, vulnerability management, incident response, and BCP/DR.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working with Boards/Audit Committees, regulators, and external auditors.
• High integrity, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership capabilities.

Location: Kerala

Experience: 12 to 20 Years

Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in relevant discipline

Certification: CISA – Mandatory