Job Description

Job Title: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Associate/Assistant Manager/ Dy. Manager
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional with deep expertise in Business Audit, ERM, IFC, investigations, process transformation, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding the GRC business solution of Innowave by deploying business integrated approach working with senior management leading MNCs across sectors. Prior Exposure to cyber related domains and working closely with SMEs such as VAPT, data security, cyber maturity assessment, application security, etc will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Responsibilities
Internal Audit & Compliance

• Lead Internal Audit initiatives with focus on core business areas (Ex. Sales & distribution, supply chain, marketing, etc) and ensuring risk assessments, control testing, efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
• Oversee Internal Financial Controls (IFC) implementation, ensuring effective control mechanisms to safeguard financial integrity.
• Manage SOX compliance, executing control design assessments, walkthroughs, and remediation plans to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Establish a robust governance framework, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align corporate policies with regulatory expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments and proactively identify vulnerabilities, recommending strategic controls and mitigation measures.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and stakeholders to ensure continuous compliance and risk oversight.
• Monitor emerging compliance trends, evolving regulatory landscapes, and industry best practices to refine governance strategies.

Process Transformation

• Conduct operational diagnostics and gap analysis to identify inefficiencies and unlock productivity.
• Design and implement scalable, tech-enabled process enhancements for cross-functional business units.
• Drive process transformation initiatives such as recommending new processes based on industry benchmarking with business integrated KPIs which will enhance business effectiveness and efficiency, identifying areas of process automation, risk mitigation, and cost optimization strategies.
• Develop and implement comprehensive cost optimization frameworks, ensuring financial prudence while maintaining compliance standards.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Build a ERM framework covering policies, processes and technologies and operationalize by integrating into the strategic objectives and initiatives with the company and measure the outcomes in an ongoing manner.

Investigations & Forensics

• Develop fraud prevention frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and forensic readiness plans for organizations.
• Conduct forensic audits to detect financial irregularities, fraud, and misconduct.
• Perform digital forensic analysis of electronic assets, including data breaches, insider threats, and cyber fraud.
• Secure and preserve evidence for legal and regulatory cases, ensuring compliance with chain-of-custody protocols.
• Collaborate with legal teams, law enforcement, and corporate governance units to drive investigations to resolution.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational Background: CA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CFE, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualifications.

Experience: 2-5 years for Consultant Level / 5-8 years for Senior Consultant Level.

• Extensive experience in Internal Audit, ERM, IFC, and governance frameworks.
• Strong expertise in process transformation and cost optimization, leveraging automation and benchmarking
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail and integrity.

Key Competencies

• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse client industries and deliver customized solutions.
• High professional integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interactions and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic consulting environment.

Why Join Us?

• Positioning as a catalyst to sustainable growth of businesses.
• Opportunity to work with CXOs of leading MNCs across industries.
• Exposure to working with clients directly based out of global financial centres such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, etc.
• Exposure to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• Collaborative and growth-driven work environment.
• Core business solutions development unlocking personal brand differentiation.

Employment Type: Full-time

Skills Required