Lead-Vigilance Officer-Immediate joiner only

Reserve Bank Information Technology; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank Information Technology (ReBIT) seeks a seasoned vigilance professional with 10–15 years of post-qualification experience in the Indian public sector. You will lead end-to-end vigilance activities, ensuring integrity in transactions, following CVC and RBI guidelines, and supporting the CVO in investigations, monitoring compliance, and preventing fraud.

As an Individual Contributor, you will identify vigilance angles, coordinate with internal departments and external agencies, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in vigilance, internal audit, or investigation/forensic departments of a Central/State Govt or PSU.
• Experience in public procurement, contract management, or technical audits of technology hardware/software is advantageous.
• Proficiency in CVC guidelines, RBI guidelines, and GFR concepts.

Responsibilities

• Preventive vigilance and systemic improvements to enhance transparency and integrity.
• Surveillance, detection, inspections, and reporting of vulnerabilities and red flags.
• Conduct investigations into credible allegations of corruption or misconduct and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Impeccable Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

GeM (Government e-Marketplace)

CPPP portal

Job description

This role is designed for a seasoned professional with minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in performing vigilance reviews, audits, and investigations within the Indian public sector (PSUs, Government Departments, Subsidiaries of PSU or Autonomous Bodies).

As an Individual Contributor (IC), you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of vigilance functions, ensuring organizational integrity, transparency, and compliance with the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the parent Reserve Bank of India. You will act as a subject matter expert in identifying "vigilance angles" in complex operational and financial transactions. You will be assisting CVO in promoting integrity, transparency and ethical practices across the organization by assisting in investigations, monitoring compliance, preventing fraud, misconduct and irregularities.

Key Competencies

• Impeccable Integrity: A proven track record of maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex financial documents and operational processes.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing audit files and compliance documentation.
• Communication: Exceptional skills in drafting formal reports, legal notes, and official correspondence.

Information technology / Banking and Financial services / Auditing / Cyber Security consulting

1. Preventive Vigilance & Systemic Improvements

• Identify sensitive/corruption-prone spots within the organization and monitor personnel in these areas.
• Examine existing procedures to eliminate factors that provide opportunities for malpractices.
• Propose remedial measures and systemic improvements to enhance operational transparency.
• Conduct awareness programs and training sessions for employees on ethical practices and conduct rules.
• Track and follow up on Audit Chair suggestions, audit observations, whistleblowers complaints and vigilance cases.
• Coordinate with internal departments, Parent company and external agencies/Authorities, if needed.

2. Surveillance & Detection

• Plan and execute regular and surprise inspections to detect system failures or corruption.

3. Punitive Vigilance & Investigations

• Conduct or initiate investigations into credible allegations of corruption, abuse of authority, or unethical practices.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports for the Disciplinary Authority.
• Coordinate with external legal agencies if required.

4. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure strict adherence to CVC guidelines and RBI guidelines and the organizations Vigilance policy Manual.
• Prepare and submit Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR) and other periodic statutory returns
• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant portion in Vigilance, Internal Audit, or Investigation/ Forensic departments of a Central/State Govt. or PSU or any other reputed organisation.
  • Experience in public procurement, contract management, or technical audits of technology hardware and software is a major advantage.
• Technical Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and CVC Manual.
  • Proficiency in identifying early warning signals (red flags) of fraud.
  • Experience with GeM (Government e-Marketplace) operations, CPPP portal and General Financial Rules (GFR).

All positions are of fixed term contract on a full-time basis exclusively for ReBIT, initially for a period of five years, extendable by mutual consent.