Information Technology Compliance Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,300,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotak Mahindra Bank is seeking an IT Compliance professional to ensure strict adherence to regulatory and statutory guidelines and to support the development and implementation of compliance frameworks. The role focuses on RBI Master Directions, SEBI directives, and ISMS practices while coordinating regulatory interactions and audits.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of RBI and SEBI mandates, experience with IT compliance risk assessments, and effective communication skills for

Qualifications

• Graduate with 5-8 years of work experience in banking IT compliance teams or IT assurance roles (e.g., audits).
• Knowledge of compliance risk and its assessment.
• Good understanding of RBI & SEBI directives and mandates.
• Hands-on experience with compliance risk assessments and regulatory audits.
• Good Communication proficiency - Verbal and Written.
• Certifications like CISA, CISM, or CISSP would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance Management for IT - Stay updated and ensure compliance with RBI Master Directions, CSITE Guidelines, SEBI directives, etc.
• Liaison with Regulatory Bodies - Serve as the primary contact for routine interactions with regulatory bodies (RBI, SEBI, NPCI) for IT compliance and related matters.
• IT Policy and Framework Implementation - Assist in the development and periodic review of IT compliance frameworks, policies, and SOPs in alignment with RBI and SEBI mandates.
• Risk Management and Assessment - Conduct IT compliance risk assessments; identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the Bank's IT landscape.
• Audits and Inspections - Coordinate, oversee, and prepare documentation and responses for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Reporting and Documentation - Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to IT compliance, audits, and inspections.
• Information Security Management System (ISMS) - Support the implementation of robust ISMS practices across the bank.
• Compliance Risk Assessment System - Be a part of the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Bank-wide Compliance Risk Assessment system.
• Evaluation of Risk Assessments - Evaluate the adequacy and comprehensiveness of risk assessments performed by the first line of defence.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

IT risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Information security

Regulatory liaison

Policy implementation

Education

Graduate

Job description

The expectation and primary responsibility of this position is to ensure strict adherence to regulatory and statutory guidelines, circulars and IT Compliance Mandates. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of RBI Circulars and the role focuses on managing IT compliance operations, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting the development and implementation of compliance frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Regulatory Compliance Management for IT - Stay updated and ensure compliance with RBI Master Directions, CSITE Guidelines, SEBI directives, etc.
• Liaison with Regulatory Bodies - Serve as the primary contact for routine interactions with regulatory bodies (RBI, SEBI, NPCI) for IT compliance and related matters.
• IT Policy and Framework Implementation - Assist in the development and periodic review of IT compliance frameworks, policies, and SOPs in alignment with RBI and SEBI mandates.
• Risk Management and Assessment - Conduct IT compliance risk assessments; identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the Bank's IT landscape.
• Audits and Inspections - Coordinate, oversee, and prepare documentation and responses for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Reporting and Documentation - Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to IT compliance, audits, and inspections.
• Information Security Management System (ISMS) - Support the implementation of robust ISMS practices across the bank.
• Compliance Risk Assessment System - Be a part of the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Bank-wide Compliance Risk Assessment system.
• Evaluation of Risk Assessments - Evaluate the adequacy and comprehensiveness of risk assessments performed by the first line of defence.

Job Requirements

The candidate should possess the following attributes:

• Graduate with 5-8 years of work experience in banking IT compliance teams or IT assurance roles (e.g., audits).
• Knowledge of compliance risk and its assessment.
• Good understanding of key regulatory requirements like RBI & SEBI directives and mandates.
• Hands-on experience with compliance risk assessments and regulatory audits.
• Good Communication proficiency - Verbal and Written.
• Certifications like CISA, CISM, or CISSP would be an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the BFSI Sector
• Experience with regulatory interactions and front-ending inspections.