Hiring For Axis Bank- Internal Audit

Axis Bank; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Bank in Mumbai is seeking a Manager, Retail Lending Audits to lead risk-based internal audits across Centralized Retail Lending, covering Mortgage, Wheels and Consumer Loans, and allied processes. The role emphasizes process efficiency, regulatory compliance, risk management, and strong control effectiveness while driving audit quality and governance.

You will leverage data analytics, coordinate with stakeholders, drive remediation plans, and ensure timely closures.

Qualifications

• Graduation + CA/MBA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 2-4 years of audit experience in Banking industry.
• Retail Lending domain knowledge and relevant audit experience in the underlying products.
• Strong analytical, technical, stakeholder management, communication, and audit reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Retail Lending audits, ensuring adherence to audit methodology, regulatory requirements, and established timelines.
• Conduct risk assessments, thematic reviews and special audits to identify control gaps and emerging risks.
• Review audit observations, validate root causes, and recommend sustainable corrective / preventive actions.
• Monitor compliance closures and ensure quality review before final sign-off.
• Involve in standardization and enhancement of audit checklists, and reporting frameworks.
• Leverage data analytics to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and risk identification.
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss findings, remediation plans, and governance requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Audit reporting

Education

Graduation + CA/MBA or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

The Manager, Retail Lending Audits, is responsible for planning and executing risk-based internal audits across Centralized Retail Lending vertical covering products such as Mortgage/Wheels/Consumer Loans etc. and allied processes. The role focuses on evaluating process efficiency, regulatory compliance, risk management practices, and control effectiveness while driving continuous improvement in audit quality and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Retail Lending audits, ensuring adherence to audit methodology, regulatory requirements, and established timelines.
• Conduct risk assessments, thematic reviews and special audits to identify control gaps and emerging risks.
• Review audit observations, validate root causes, and recommend sustainable corrective / preventive actions.
• Monitor compliance closures and ensure quality review before final sign-off.
• Involve in standardization and enhancement of audit checklists, and reporting frameworks.
• Leverage data analytics to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and risk identification.
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss findings, remediation plans, and governance requirements.
• Should be able to travel occasionally for completing reviews and assignments.
• Ability to work as a part of team and contribute towards team goals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduation + CA/MBA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 2-4 years of audit experience in Banking industry.
• Retail Lending domain knowledge and relevant audit experience in the underlying products.
• Strong analytical, technical, stakeholder management, communication, and audit reporting skills.