Senior Vice President, Audit Leader, Banking Operations Audit

HITACHI VANTARA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Pimpri-Chinchwad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Senior Vice President, Audit Leader for Banking Operations Audit, based in Pune. The role leads global operations audits, coaches a team of auditors, and builds relationships with stakeholders and regulators.

The candidate will oversee end-to-end audit lifecycle, translate risk into actionable plans, and contribute to annual audit planning while maintaining up-to-date industry practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance or accounting with audit focus.
• Strong leadership and people development abilities.
• Experience auditing banking/financial services operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit assignments.
• Review work and provide meaningful feedback to auditors.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders and regulators.
• Contribute to annual audit plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Audit Leader, Banking Operations Audit, to join our Audit team. This role is located in Pune.

• Lead complex Global Operations audits.
• Have excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Manage, train and coach a team of SME auditors.
• Review their work and give meaningful feedback.
• Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders, regulators and participate in Continuous Monitoring activities.
• Lead in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit assignments - this will require consideration of complex, judgemental business processes and decisions.
• Identify meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, challenging management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified.
• Prepare and vet draft audit reports with stakeholders.
• Follow-up of audit actions and where necessary testing their implementation.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Internal Audit on Global Operations, Custody Services and Payments.
• Contributes to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirements
• Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.
• Represents Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees.

• 15+ years’ experience working in financial services or banking within Internal Audit or Second Line Risk
• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Degree in accounting, finance, or relevant specialty preferred.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or related certifications preferred.
• Proven experience auditing Operations functions within a financial institution.
• Background with Big 4 accounting firms is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing audit teams and developing talent.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable audit plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate and lead a team of skilled auditors
• Strong communication, influencing skills and confident in communicating with stakeholders both internal and external both written and verbal with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• In depth knowledge of audit methodologies
• Excellent planning, co-ordination, organisation, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with a high degree of self-sufficiency
• Strong knowledge and use of Excel and other Microsoft software – PowerPoint, Word, Visio
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including with colleagues remotely

Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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