Muthoot Fincorp Limited

Assistant General Manager - IT Risk and Cybersecurity

Muthoot Fincorp Limited
Thiruvananthapuram
Not disclosed
Work from OfficeWork from Office
Full TimeFull Time
Min. 10 yearsMin. 10 years

Job Description

Assistant General Manager - IT Risk

ROLE SUMMARY

The IT Risk role is fully accountable for managing and overseeing all IT and Cyber-related risks across the organization and its third-party ecosystem. The role ensures robust governance, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation through structured risk assessment, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), KRIs monitoring, and information security advisory

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IT & Cyber Risk Oversight

  • ·       Own and manage the enterprise IT & Cyber Risk Framework.
  • ·       Identify, assess, monitor, and report IT and cyber risks across business units.
  • ·       Ensure risk treatment plans are developed, tracked, and closed within defined timelines.
  • ·       Present risk posture and emerging threats to senior management and risk committees

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

  • ·       Maintain and continuously enhance the TPRM framework.
  • ·       Conduct IT & cyber due diligence for new and existing third parties.
  • ·       Perform risk assessments, gap analysis, and remediation follow-ups.
  • ·       Ensure timely closure of identified issues.
  • ·       Evaluate vendor security controls and compliance posture

Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) Management

  • Define, monitor, and report KRIs for: Internal IT & Cyber risk landscape

& Third-party risk exposure

  • Escalate threshold breaches and drive corrective actions.
  • Provide dashboards and periodic reporting to management and regulators.

TECHNICAL ROADMAP

  • Plan and implement the technical roadmap, tools and technologies in line with the company’s vision.
  • Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks and technologies to enhance system performances.

Regulatory & Compliance Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to:
  • Third-Party/Vendor Risk
  • Information Security Controls
  • Cybersecurity governance
  • Coordinate regulatory audits and examinations.
  • Track and close audit findings within agreed timelines.

Information Security Control Assessment & Advisory

  • Conduct Information Security Control Assessments.
  • Provide advisory support to business and IT teams on risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Security Awareness & Training

  • Develop and deliver Information Security Awareness programs.
  • Promote risk culture and cybersecurity awareness across the organization.
  • Track training completion and effectiveness metrics.

  

KEY CHALLENGES

  • Balancing Risk & Business Agility
  • Third-Party Risk Visibility & Control
  • Timely Remediation & Issue Closure

 

SCOPE

  • Enterprise-wide IT & cyber risk oversight.
  • Accountability for risk exposure across internal operations and third-party network.
  • Direct engagement with senior management, regulators, auditors, and vendors.
  • High impact on regulatory standing, operational resilience, and reputational risk.

KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholders

External Stakeholders

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Procurement & Vendor Management

Internal Audit

Compliance & Legal

Third-Party Service Providers


EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • B. Tech / B.E (CSE/EC/IT)
  • 10+ years of Experience in IT Risk, Cyber Risk, or Information Security
  • Certification: ISO 27001 with CISA / CISM / CRISC
  • Strong experience in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).
  • Experience managing regulatory compliance in a regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services preferred).
  • Proven experience in risk assessment methodologies and control evaluation.
  • Exposure to audit and regulatory interactions.

 

 

 

 

Job role

Work location
Work locationTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM-HO
Department
DepartmentRisk Management & Compliance
Role / Category
Role / CategoryRisk Management - Assessment / Advisory
Employment type
Employment typeFull Time
Shift
ShiftDay Shift

Job requirements

Experience
ExperienceMin. 10 years

About company

Name
NameMuthoot Fincorp Limited
Job posted by Muthoot Fincorp Limited

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