About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and rigorous Manager — Risk & Internal Audit to join our team. You will lead and execute internal audits, drive enterprise risk management processes, and strengthen governance across the organisation. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable running structured audit engagements and navigating the nuances of blockchain technology, digital asset custody, and VDA regulation.
Prior experience with a Big 4 firm and exposure to technology-driven or financial services businesses is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Internal Audit:
- Lead and execute internal audits across business functions, technology operations, and compliance areas.
- Update and develop Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) and testing scripts on a real-time basis.
- Prepare clear, detailed audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Support the Function Head in preparing summarised reports and presentations for senior management and audit committees.
- Provide regular status updates on ongoing assignments and manage timelines effectively.
- Manage and monitor external consultant activities in line with defined deliverables and timelines.
- Lead overseas audit engagements and manage relationships with international stakeholders where required.
- Follow up on corrective actions and verify the closure of audit findings.
- Ensure adherence to internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Risk Management
- Support the development and enhancement of enterprise risk management (ERM) processes and frameworks.
- Lead and facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) workshops across business and support functions.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify, rate, and document key risks in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Challenge risk and control assessments to ensure consistency, completeness, and alignment with the Operational Risk Framework.
- Maintain process, risk, and control inventories within the enterprise GRC tool.
- Assist in developing operational risk reporting for management committees and governance forums.
- Monitor and validate remediation of control deficiencies and operational risk issues through to closure.
- Provide effective challenge on management action plans and remediation timelines.
- Report issue status and emerging trends to Risk leadership and governance committees.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and improvement areas.
- Collaborate with functional leaders to design and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Strengthen governance practices through periodic reviews, risk workshops, and internal awareness programmes.
- Apply knowledge of VDA regulations, FIU-IND, VARA, FSC and other global regulatory compliance requirements, to audit and risk activities.
- Assess risks specific to digital asset custody, wallet infrastructure, key management, and blockchain transaction processing.
- Evaluate controls related to AML, CFT, sanctions screening, and Travel Rule compliance in a VDA context.
- Stay current on regulatory developments in digital assets across India and relevant international jurisdictions.
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- CA, CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
- 9 to 12 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance functions.
- Prior experience with a Big 4 firm (Audit, Risk Advisory, or Internal Audit) is strongly preferred.
- Exposure to technology-driven businesses, fintech, or financial services organisations.
- Experience with digital assets, blockchain, or VDA-regulated environments is a significant advantage.
- Demonstrated experience managing overseas audits and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of internal controls, risk mitigation, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with GRC tools, audit management platforms, and data analytics software.
- Working knowledge of blockchain analytics tools such as TRM Labs or Chainalysis is an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and deliver actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clearly to senior management and board-level stakeholders.
- Ability to influence without authority and manage relationships across multiple functions and geographies.
About Liminal : Liminal Custody is a digital asset management infrastructure platform, offering secure wallet infrastructure and custody-technology solutions for institutions across the digital asset spectrum. This allows organizations to enforce complex transaction policies, and automate their treasury operations, all while maintaining direct control over their assets.Founded in 2021, Liminal is certified with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 & 27701 standards. Headquartered in Singapore, with offices across India, UAE, and Taiwan, Liminal serves clients across the APAC and MENA regions, helping them scale and manage digital asset operations securely and in compliance with regulatory standards.
