Nium - Manager – Internal Audit

Chennai - Hybrid+ Equity5mo ago

In Office Senior APAC Banking Cybersecurity Fintech Auditor Reporting Team Management Risk Management CPA Governance

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or controls within fintech, payments, banking, or regulated financial services. • Prior experience in internal audit or Big 4 risk advisory preferred. • Experience working in or auditing cross-country / multi-jurisdiction financial services operations. • Exposure to AML / CFT regulatory audits or reviews as part of broader audit or risk work. • Experience or exposure to DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) audits, ICT risk, or operational resilience reviews. • Hands-on experience in testing system-based and IT-dependent controls. • Working knowledge of AI-enabled audit, risk, or compliance tools is an advantage. • Good understanding of payment services business models, fund flows, and operational processes. • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) / CISA / CA / CPA. • CAMS or equivalent AML certification – desirable. • Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, risk management, and internal controls. • Ability to test and evaluate system-based, automated, and IT-dependent controls. • Working knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial services across multiple jurisdictions. • Comfort with technology-enabled environments, including AI-supported tools and data-driven reviews. • Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills. • Effective communication with stakeholders across regions. • Independent, practical, and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across business, operational, financial, compliance, and technology areas. • Perform end-to-end audit activities including scoping, walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and reporting. • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including system-based and automated controls. • Participate in regulatory and compliance reviews, including exposure to AML / CFT and DORA-related audit areas, as part of the overall audit plan. • Evaluate processes and controls across cross-border operations, payment services, and multiple jurisdictions. • Prepare clear and concise audit reports with actionable recommendations and agreed timelines. • Track audit observations and follow up on remediation actions. • Work closely with business, operations, technology, and compliance teams across geographies while maintaining audit independence.

Benefits

• We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work. • We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). • We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend. • We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!