PHI - Lead- Tech Audit

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Lead Tech Audit role at Prudential Health India, Mumbai – steer compliance and risk across cloud‑native systems.

Champion audits in a greenfield health insurance environment, shaping security governance and data protection.

Intro

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

About the Job

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured—for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

At  Prudential Health India (PHI) , we are on a mission to make Indians healthier, while bridging the health protection gap. This is a Zero-to-One team undertaking a greenfield health insurance deployment in India committed to building journeys that truly empathise with the customer and offer a differentiated, bespoke experience.

To partner us in this mission, we are looking for a talented candidate for the role of…

Tech Audit Lead

Note:  The title will depend on (1) Experience (2) Expertise and (3) Performance. So the title could be:

Tech Audit Lead

Senior Tech Audit Lead

(Associate Director) Technology Audit

People Manager Role

Experience:  10–18 years

Location:  Mumbai

Work Mode:  Work from office only

Job Profile Summary

The Tech Audit Lead will be responsible for establishing and leading the technology audit function at PHI, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory frameworks (IRDAI, GDPR, HIPAA), and global Prudential standards. This role will oversee audit trails, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation across PHI’s cloud-native infrastructure and applications.

Job Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology audit strategy and annual audit plan aligned with PHI’s business and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk-based audits across infrastructure, applications, data platforms, and security controls.
• Ensure complete and tamper-proof  audit trails  of user activities, data changes, and system events.
• Collaborate with InfoSec, DevSecOps, and AppSec teams to validate remediation of vulnerabilities and ensure patch compliance.
• Lead  privacy impact assessments ,  penetration testing reviews , and  security onboarding  for new applications.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of audit recommendations and track remediation progress.
• Maintain documentation and audit logs in accordance with professional standards and Prudential Group policies.
• Support investigations into technology-related incidents, control breaches, or compliance failures.
• Present audit findings and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Stay updated on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices in technology audit and governance.

Security & Compliance Technologies

• Implement and audit  SAST ,  DAST , and  SCA  scanning tools and processes.
• Ensure secure integration of CI/CD pipelines using  Checkmarx ,  GitHub ,  GitHub Actions ,  HashiCorp Vault , and  Azure AD .
• Oversee onboarding and compliance of  WAF (Web Application Firewall)  solutions including  Imperva API Security  and  DDoS/WAAP protection .
• Validate controls for  privileged access management  using tools like  CyberArk .
• Ensure compliance with  data classification ,  encryption standards , and  endpoint protection  policies.

Technical Skills & Work Experience

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent; certifications in CISA, CISSP, or ISO 27001 are a plus.
• 10–18 years of experience in technology audit, risk management, or compliance, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Strong understanding of  GCP ,  CI/CD pipelines ,  DevSecOps , and  infrastructure as code .
• Experience with tools such as  Checkmarx ,  GitHub ,  Azure AD ,  HashiCorp Vault ,  CyberArk , and  Imperva .
• Familiarity with  SQL and NoSQL databases , encryption standards, and data classification frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional audit engagements and manage stakeholder expectations.

Personal Traits

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and investigative skills.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent audits.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

What Can Make You Extra Special

• Experience in setting up audit functions in greenfield environments.
• Exposure to IRDAI audits and regulatory inspections.
• Familiarity with centralised vulnerability dashboards and build breaker enforcement.
• Experience with public-facing application security, DDoS/WAAP onboarding, and penetration testing workflows.

Language

Fluent written and spoken English

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity and benefits for all who apply and perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability, part‑time/fixed‑term work, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.