Deputy Manager - It Governance Job in Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services (iftas)

Job Title: Deputy Manager IT Governance

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 6 10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Education: Graduate in any discipline

Designation: Deputy Manager

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Manager IT Governance to lead and support IT governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in IT audit, risk lifecycle management, compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, COBIT, NIST, GDPR), and demonstrated experience in aligning IT strategy with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Oversee risk assessments, remediation, monitoring, and governance activities across IT processes.
• Implement and manage risk mitigation plans and ensure periodic reviews of entitlement and access.
• Maintain risk registers and risk heat maps; track closure of identified risks within set timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, HR, Admin, etc.) to ensure strong internal controls.
• Conduct and support internal and external IT audits, including those required by CAG and under Companies Act 2013.

IT Governance Framework Implementation

• Assist in deploying IT governance frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL to define roles, accountability, and decision-making across IT.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate IT policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to lifecycle management of IT policies and procedures creation, approval, communication, and revision.

Strategic Planning & Performance Management

• Align IT initiatives and investments with business strategy and measurable objectives.
• Track key IT performance indicators (KPIs) and drive value through IT performance and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in IT governance and operations.

Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations such as GDPR, RBI, SEBI guidelines, and PCI-DSS.
• Provide support during regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of compliance gaps.
• Work on financial, HR, corporate governance, and administrative audits to ensure holistic risk coverage.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Liaise with business units and senior management to communicate IT governance priorities and risks.
• Prepare governance meeting materials, track action items, and ensure alignment across business and IT functions.
• Educate internal stakeholders on risk awareness, compliance best practices, and IT governance principles.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in IT, including 3+ years in IT Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or IT Audit.
• Preferred exposure to both public sector and private enterprise audits.

Technical Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO27001, SOX.
• Familiarity with application security, data privacy, identity & access management, and information security domains.
• Knowledge of GDPR, IT regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation abilities with the capability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Analytical, structured thinking with experience in MIS reporting, governance documentation, and RCA preparation.
• Familiarity with security incident response and entitlement management.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive change.

Desirable Certifications (Preferred but not Mandatory)

• CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, ITIL, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, PMP

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping IT governance and compliance frameworks.
• Contribute to strategic business planning by aligning IT with enterprise risk goals.
• Gain exposure to regulatory and statutory audit processes, including CAG and Companies Act compliance.