Head of Risk Management & Internal Audit

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 7–10 years

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Head of Risk Management & Internal Audit to lead the organization's risk management and internal audit functions.

This role will be responsible for strengthening risk frameworks, internal controls, audit processes, and governance practices while providing management with clear insights into key business risks and areas for improvement.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of risk and audit with sound business judgment, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to build practical risk and control environments.

Why This Role?

Shape the Risk Framework
Take ownership of risk management practices that support sustainable business growth and informed decision-making.

Strengthen Governance & Controls
Help build effective internal controls and governance processes across the organization.

Work Closely with Leadership
Provide senior management with independent insights into key risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Build a Stronger Risk Culture
Drive greater awareness and accountability around risk management across business functions.

Influence Business Resilience
Play a strategic role in identifying potential risks and strengthening the organization's ability to respond to them.

What You'll Do

Lead the development and implementation of the organization's enterprise risk management framework.
Establish, review, and improve risk management policies, methodologies, and procedures.
Identify and assess strategic, operational, financial, technology, compliance, and other material business risks.
Maintain and periodically review the organization's risk register and risk appetite framework.
Develop risk assessment methodologies and ensure consistent implementation across business functions.
Monitor key risk indicators and provide regular risk reporting to senior management.
Identify emerging risks and assess their potential impact on business objectives.
Develop mitigation strategies and monitor the implementation of risk treatment plans.
Lead the internal audit function and develop an annual risk-based internal audit plan.
Conduct or oversee internal audits across business processes and functions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.
Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and potential areas of operational improvement.
Prepare audit findings and recommendations and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.
Follow up on management action plans and monitor remediation progress.
Provide independent and objective assessments of business processes and control environments.
Work closely with Compliance, Legal, Finance, Technology, Operations, and other relevant functions.
Support management in strengthening business processes and control mechanisms.
Develop and maintain internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies.
Ensure audit activities are properly documented and aligned with applicable standards and regulatory expectations.
Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, or other relevant parties when required.
Provide guidance to management on risk, control, governance, and audit-related matters.
Develop regular management reports covering risk exposure, audit findings, control issues, and remediation progress.
Promote awareness of risk management and internal control principles across the organization.
Lead and develop the risk and internal audit team.
Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
Continuously improve risk and audit processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms.
Stay informed about regulatory, industry, technology, and market developments that may affect the organization's risk profile.

What We're Looking For

7–10 years of professional experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, Governance, Compliance, or a related field.
Previous experience in a managerial or leadership position within risk, audit, governance, or internal control functions.
Strong understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), internal audit, internal controls, and corporate governance.
Experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
Strong experience conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies.
Proven experience leading risk-based internal audit programs.
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and business process assessment.
Experience identifying control gaps and driving remediation initiatives.
Experience working with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to communicate complex risk and audit issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment.
Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
Experience within financial services, fintech, technology, investment, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
Familiarity with relevant regulatory and governance requirements is an advantage.
Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRMA, FRM, CPA, or equivalent are an advantage.
Strong proficiency in English is preferred.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving business and regulatory requirements.

About the Company

Our client is a growing technology-driven financial services organization in Indonesia operating in a highly dynamic and regulated environment.

The organization combines technology and financial products to serve evolving customer needs, with an increasing focus on strengthening governance, risk management, and operational resilience.

As the business continues to develop, the company is looking for a senior risk and audit professional who can help establish stronger governance, effective controls, and a proactive risk culture across the organization.

Ready to Strengthen Risk & Governance?

If you're an experienced risk and audit professional who enjoys building frameworks, strengthening controls, and partnering with leadership to manage business risks, this could be an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Apply now and explore this opportunity with HuntHire.