Senior Executive, Financial Services Compliance

PhonePe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Relocation benefits

Leave encashment

Job summary

PhonePe is seeking a Senior Executive - Technology Risk & Compliance in Bengaluru to strengthen IT audits and risk controls. You will work in the Compliance department to test ITGCs, perform SOX and internal audits, and help prepare risk assessments and control documentation.

Strong collaboration with managers and teams is essential. The role requires a background in IT audits for financial applications, knowledge of regulations, and a proactive, self-driven approach.

Qualifications

• BE/Btech/MTech/MCA/BCA or MBA with 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Experience in IT audits of financial sector applications.
• Knowledge of IT regulations and benchmarks (SOX, COBIT, SSAE18/ISAE 3402).
• Experience with OS/DB/Network reviews and risk governance.
• Preferred Certification: CISA.

Responsibilities

• Test IT application controls, IPE, and interface controls via code reviews.
• Support risk assessment, document controls in Risk & Control Matrix.
• Perform IT audits including SOX, internal, external audits.
• Prepare and review policies, procedures, SOPs; manage stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate with engagement manager and team; develop workpapers and deliverables.

Skills

IT audits

SOX

COBIT

Risk assessment

Code reviews

Education

BE / Btech / MTech / MCA / BCA or MBA

Job description

• Full-time
• Department Name: Compliance

Company Description

PhonePe Limited (Formerly PhonePe Private Limited) is a technology company that builds digital platforms for Payments, Digital Distribution Services and Financial Services. Headquartered in India, the PhonePe digital payments app was launched in 2016. As of April 2026, PhonePe has over 70 Crore life-till-date registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 5 Crore merchants. PhonePe’s products and services include Consumer Payments (including Digital Distribution Services), Merchant Payments, Lending and Insurance Distribution services, and New Platforms, which comprise Share.Market (stock broking and mutual funds distribution platform), and Indus Appstore (Android-based mobile app marketplace). Culture:

At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you’re excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!

Job Description

Senior Executive - Technology Risk & Compliance

Team - Technology Risk & Compliance

Roles and Responsibilities:-

• Perform testing of IT Application Controls, IPE, and Interface Controls through code reviews, IT General Controls review covering areas such as Change Management, Access Management, Backup Management, Incident and Problem Management, SDLC, Data Migration, Batch Job scheduling/monitoring and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Assist in preparation of Risk Assessment, identification, and Evaluation of Controls, prepare process flow diagrams and document the same in Risk & Control Matrix.
• Perform business process walkthrough and controls testing for IT Audits.
• Performing planning and executing audits, including - SOX, Internal Audits, External Audits, Management Testing
• Prepare/Review of Policies, Procedures, SOPs
• Maintain relationships with management and the Manager to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and evaluate impacts on the work to be performed.
• Coordinate effectively and efficiently with the Engagement manager and the management keeping both constantly updated regarding project’s progress. Collaborate with other members of the team to plan the engagement and develop relevant workpapers/deliverables.

Qualifications

Role Requirements:-

• BE / Btech /MTech/ MCA/ BCA and approximately 2-4 years of related work experience; or a master’s or MBA degree in business, computer science, information systems, engineering
• Experience in performing IT audits of financial sector applications
• Good to have knowledge of other IT regulations, standards and benchmarks used by the IT industry (e.g. SOX, COBIT, SSAE18/ISAE 3402 etc.)
• Experience in carrying out OS/DB/Network reviews
• Exposure to Risk Management and Governance Frameworks/ Systems will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to multiple ERP systems will be added advantage
• Experience in performing technical code reviews (understanding code logic based on business requirement) Strong project management, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• A team player
• Strong self-directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self-assurance, and professionalism
• Preferred Certifications – CISA

Additional Information

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

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