IT GRC Executive

NSDL Payments Bank Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NSDL Payments Bank Limited is seeking an IT Governance Executive to establish and maintain a comprehensive IT governance framework that aligns IT strategy with business objectives. You will oversee IT policies, risk management, compliance, and performance measurement to enhance operational effectiveness while mitigating regulatory risks.

The role requires 5+ years in IT governance, risk, or compliance, with a proven track record of implementing governance programs and familiar with COBIT/ITIL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, CISA) are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in IT governance, risk management, or compliance, preferably in finance/technology.
• Proven track record of implementing governance frameworks and managing IT compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Governance Framework Development: Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks and policies that align with industry best practices and organizational goals.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate IT-related risks through the development of risk management strategies and practices.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies by conducting regular audits and assessments.
• Performance Measurement: Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of IT governance initiatives and report findings to senior management.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and senior leadership to align IT governance processes with business objectives.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to promote awareness and understanding of IT governance policies and practices across the organization.
• Incident Management: Oversee IT incidents and breaches, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends and best practices in IT governance and compliance, recommending improvements.

Skills

IT governance

COBIT

ITIL

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Information security

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS/related

Master's preferred

Tools

ISO 27001

Job description

Relevant IndustryExperience

Bachelor’sdegree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration,or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Relevantcertifications (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, CISA, or similar) are a plus.

Relevant IndustryExperience

5+years of experience in IT governance, risk management, or compliance,preferably in [specific industry, e.g., finance, healthcare, technology].

Proventrack record of implementing governance frameworks and managing IT complianceprograms.

Objective of the Role

The IT Governance Executive will beresponsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive IT governanceframework that ensures alignment between IT strategy and business objectives.This role involves overseeing IT policies, risk management, compliance, andperformance measurement to enhance the effectiveness of IT operations whileensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks.

Job Description / Responsibilities

1. GovernanceFramework Development: Develop, implement, and maintain ITgovernance frameworks and policies that align with industry best practicesand organizational goals.

2. RiskManagement: Identify, assess, and mitigate IT-relatedrisks through the development of risk management strategies and practices.

3. ComplianceOversight: Ensure compliance with relevantregulations, standards, and internal policies by conducting regular auditsand assessments.

4. PerformanceMeasurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs)and metrics to measure the effectiveness of IT governance initiatives andreport findings to senior management.

5. StakeholderCollaboration: Collaborate with business units, IT teams,and senior leadership to ensure alignment of IT governance processes withbusiness objectives.

6. Trainingand Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs topromote awareness and understanding of IT governance policies and practicesacross the organization.

7. IncidentManagement: Oversee the management of IT incidents andbreaches, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions are taken toprevent recurrence.

8. ContinuousImprovement: Monitor industry trends and best practices in IT governance and compliance,recommending improvements to enhance governance effectiveness.

Required skills

Strong understanding of IT governanceframeworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) and compliance requirements.

Experience with risk assessmentmethodologies and risk management practices.

Excellent analytical and problem-solvingskills to address complex governance challenges.

Strong communication and interpersonalskills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Familiarity with information securitypractices and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001) is a plus.

• Strong leadership andorganizational skills to manage governance initiatives effectively.
• Ability to workcollaboratively and build relationships across various departments.
• Strategic thinking andthe ability to align governance efforts with organizational objectives.
• Detail-oriented with afocus on accuracy and compliance.
• Adaptability to changingregulations and industry standards.