HDFC securities
Website:
hdfcsec.com
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Description
Job Title : IT Risk & Governance Lead
Location : Mumbai
Company : HDFC Securities Ltd
Company Overview
HDFC Securities Ltd, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, is among Indias leading stockbroking and financial services companies. With a strong focus on digital innovation, cybersecurity and robust governance, we operate in a highly regulated environment where risk management and governance excellence are critical to business stability and growth.
Job Overview
As the IT Risk & Governance Lead, you will lead the enterprise-wide IT risk, governance and control framework for HSL. You will work closely with leadership, IT teams, cybersecurity and audit groups to drive a strong risk-aware culture, ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and strengthen operational resilience. Effective IT risk management, governance and cybersecurity are critical pillars of our operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- IT Risk Management & Framework Ownership :
- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the enterprise IT risk management framework.
- Perform periodic IT risk assessments, maturity assessments and control evaluations.
- Define and track key risk indicators (KRIs) and ensure timely remediation of risk findings.
- IT Governance & Controls :
- Oversee governance structures including IT policies, standards and procedures aligned with SEBI, NSE/BSE, ISO 27001, CSCRF and other frameworks.
- Drive policy compliance, periodic reviews and version control across the enterprise.
- Regulatory & Internal Compliance Alignment :
- Ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines (SEBI, RBI, exchanges, CERT-In, privacy laws).
- Prepare for regulatory inspections, board reporting and senior management presentations.
- Audit Coordination & Issue Management :
- Lead end-to-end audit governance (SEBI audit, Statutory audit, Internal audit, SOX, cyber security audits, HDFC Bank audit etc).
- Track issues, manage closure timelines and ensure control effectiveness.
- Business Continuity & IT Resilience :
- Strengthen IT continuity and disaster recovery controls, testing frameworks and risk reporting.
- Evaluate resilience risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
- Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement :
- Collaborate with technology, cybersecurity, business and operations teams to embed governance principles.
- Represent the organisation in group-level risk committees and regulatory Experience & Expertise :
- Bachelors or Masters in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Technology.
- 8 to 10 years of experience in IT risk, cybersecurity governance, IT audit, or compliance within BFSI.
- Sound knowledge of the regulatory landscape governing Indian financial institutions, including SEBI and RBI guidelines.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Certifications preferred : CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 LA.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and strategic thinking in driving compliance initiatives.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards pertaining to management of IT systems in a regulated environment.
- Capital Market knowledge is must (experience working in stock broking firm).
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity for career growth and development.
- Exposure to a wide range of internal audit and IT governance functions.
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