| Job Title | Audit Associate – Internal Audit |
| Job Identification | 238036 |
| Department | Support Services |
| Job Category | Corporate |
| Designation | Audit Associate |
| Job Location | Karnataka, India |
| Office Location | Kotak Infiniti, Building No. 21, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400097, India |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in a Relevant Field |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Job Shift | Day Shift |
| Posting Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Primary Role | Conduct IT Audits, Information Security Assessments, Compliance Reviews, and IT Risk Management Activities |
| Functional Area | IT Audit, Information Security, Risk Management, Internal Audit |
| Industry Preference | BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) |
| Core Responsibilities | Perform IT audits, application audits, infrastructure audits, security assessments, vendor audits, risk assessments, quality assurance reviews, and regulatory compliance evaluations |
| IT Audit Coverage | Application Audits, Infrastructure Audits, Security Audits, Vendor Audits, IT General Controls (ITGC) |
| Risk Management Responsibilities | Develop and implement Risk-Based Audit Frameworks, assess IT risks, strengthen internal controls, and provide risk advisory support |
| Compliance & Regulatory Focus | RBI Regulations, RBI Circulars, ISO 27001 Standards, Information Security Compliance |
| Quality Assurance Responsibilities | Establish and maintain Quality Assurance & Improvement Programs (QAIP), coordinate internal and external quality assessments |
| Advisory Responsibilities | Provide advisory support to IT projects, internal controls reviews, and IT risk management initiatives |
| Vendor Management | Manage outsourced audit partners, coordinate audit activities, ensure quality deliverables |
| Project Management | Manage multiple audit assignments, optimize resources, reduce costs, and maintain stakeholder relationships |
| Mandatory Certification | CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) |
| Preferred Certifications | CISM, CRISC, CISSP |
| Technical Skills | IT Audit, Information Security, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Vendor Risk Management, Internal Controls, Risk Assessment |
| Regulatory Knowledge | RBI Guidelines, Banking Regulations, ISO 27001, IT Governance Frameworks |
| Analytical Skills | Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Audit Reporting |
| Soft Skills | Communication, Presentation, Teamwork, Relationship Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills |
| Travel Requirement | Willingness to Travel for Audit Assignments and Project Engagements |
| Suitable Candidate Profile | IT Auditor, Information Security Auditor, Technology Risk Consultant, IT Risk Analyst, Internal Audit Professional |
| Key Resume Keywords | IT Audit, Information Security, Application Audit, Infrastructure Audit, Security Assessment, Vendor Audit, RBI Compliance, ISO 27001, Risk-Based Audit, Internal Controls, IT Risk Management, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, BFSI Audit |
| Career Level | Associate / Early-to-Mid Level Audit Professional |
| Industry | Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) |
