VP, Auditor Singapore

Role Overview

The Vice President (Internal Audit) is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve Organization’s operations. The experienced auditor will cover the Investment Banking Operations elements of Organization’s business in AEJ and globally, reporting to the AEJ Internal Audit Regional Portfolio Director for Chief Information Office (CIO) in Singapore. The principal role involves leading or participating in risk-based regional and global operations audits of the CIO division of organization, as well as supporting other Internal Audit activities including risk assessment, issue remediation validation and continuous monitoring and auditing. The candidate will work closely with multiple members of the Internal Audit team in the region, and potentially other regions.

Responsibilities

• supervision of a Regional Portfolio Director, take lead in planning and executing audits, including taking responsibility for specific aspects of the audit work, and working closely with specialist auditors in Technology, Risk and Compliance where necessary.
• risk assessments of Organization’s Operations and corporate functions business and assist in developing the annual audit plan.
• current on any changes to Organization’s risk profile through continuous monitoring on the assigned area of responsibility and establishing close contact with key risk stakeholders.
• and document aspects of Internal Audit’s quarterly continuous monitoring programme, to identify changes to risk assessments, audit plan or audit universe.
• with data analytics experts and/or develop and execute data analytics and automated testing to identify internal control weaknesses during internal audit reviews and continuous auditing.
• emerging risks and control gaps, draft and promptly report audit findings to line management, and suggest practical and innovative solutions.
• up audit recommendations post-audit, assess residual risk, validate remedial work performed and close issues.
• abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in the financial services industry, and assess their impact on the organisation’s risk profile and internal audit function.
• emerging Investment Banking Operations risks and control themes to be included in Management and Audit Committee presentations.
• understand and apply the department’s audit methodology.
• collaborate with Global and Regional Portfolio Directors across all regions.
• closely with Internal Audit teams in other locations.

Requirements

• least 10 years of audit experience in a major financial institution, Big 4 firm or consulting firm.
• least 5 years of internal audit experience in the financial services sector, preferably within investment banking.
• audit skills and good knowledge or relevant audit background in Investment Banking business and products.
• project management and relationship building
• to work independently and pro-actively, multi-task, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivery.
• oral and written communication skills in English, and have the confidence to deliver tough messages and have difficult conversations.
• experience working with data would be an advantage. Data analytics skill and experience in data analytical and mining tools and languages (such as SQL Server, Graph, Python, R) and visualisation technologies (such as Qlikview/Qlik Sene or Tableau) is preferred.
• or quantitative background, a relevant professional qualification and experience within the internal audit function of a global investment bank and/or large accounting firm.
• experience is strongly preferred

Client promotes collaboration and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential