AVP/VP, Audit Manager/ Senior Audit Manager, Global Private Banking Audit
OCBC · Singapore · 22d ago
WHO WE ARE:
As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
Why Join
Join OCBC/BOS to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. In Group Audit, you’ll enjoy a unique perspective across the Bank, gaining insights into diverse functions while driving impactful change. It’s an opportunity to strengthen governance, assess risks, and contribute to the Bank’s resilience and OneGroup vision. With continuous learning opportunities, it’s a rewarding role for those passionate about making a difference.
How You Succeed
To succeed in Group Audit at OCBC, one must combine critical thinking with a keen eye for detail. Build strong stakeholder relationships, ask the right questions, and challenge assumptions. Leverage data analytics for sharper insights and stay updated on emerging risks and trends. Managing multiple priorities, adapting to complex situations, and maintaining independence are key. Resilience and effective communication will help navigate challenges and deliver impactful, high-quality audit outcomes.
What You Do
Audit Management
Support the Group Functional Head (GFH), Group Portfolio Lead (GPL) and/or Country Functional Lead (CFL) to:
Manage and conduct audits primarily relating to the private banking business of OCBC Banking Group to provide independent, risk-based and objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight, in accordance with Group Audit's standards and key performance indicators.
Work with a team of auditors to complete assigned audit engagements on time, within budget and according to established required standards.
Leverage data analytics, automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and provide deeper insights into risks and controls.
Complete working papers for audits or advisory engagements through documenting the work conducted, describing the work performed and the evidence that supports the audit issues and conclusions, as well as reviewing the work performed by other team members.
Evaluate root causes, provide value-added opinions and practical, actionable and sustainable recommendations to improve the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Review and assess the appropriateness of audit issues, recommendations and management action plans.
Assess the adequacy of evidence for closure of audit issues.
Perform periodic/on-going risk monitoring of the businesses and operations to identify risk areas and emerging risk themes.
Stakeholder Management
Assist the GFH, GPL and CFL to:
Periodic engage with divisional stakeholders and management to (i) keep abreast of business developments, organisational changes and key initiatives, and (ii) provide updates on key risk themes and significant audit issues, emerging risks, culture or conduct concerns.
Foster strong and enduring relationships with the business and act as a trusted advisor on Wealth Management risk and controls, in particular for Private Banking.
Team Management
Work effectively as a team member or as a team leader for business-as-usual audits, Thematic or Groupwide audits, or advisory engagements.
Promoting the use of advanced data analytics, automation, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AL/ML) tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Who You Work With
Group Audit is all about oversight. Gaining experience of the bank in its entirety. Gathering insight. Building Risk and Controls expertise. Advising leadership. You might join us in Global Markets, Risk and Finance Audit, Credit Risk Audit, Investigation, Professional Practices and Governance or Audit Analytics. But wherever you are, your work with clients from around the world drives innovation and makes audit an artform.
Who You Are
Holds a bachelor’s degree and preferably relevant professional qualification (CPA/CA/CIA).
At least 5 to 10 years of relevant auditing or related experience.
Good audit skills and understanding of key risks and controls relating to Wealth Management, in particular for Private Banking (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering and Sales Practices).
Strong analytical and managerial skills, and the ability to perform detailed/technical work without losing sight of ‘big picture’ issues and to maintain balanced risk-reward perspectives.
Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact with people at different levels, work in a team context and step up in a lead role in various assignments.
High level of initiative, drive, proactiveness, agility and ability to work under pressure.
Passionate about using data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agentic AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, risk assessment, and audit effectiveness.
Comfortable working with data and technology, with an interest in leveraging digital tools to identify risks, assess controls, and uncover opportunities for improvement.
Enthusiastic about innovation and contributing to the future of technology-enabled internal auditing.
Willingness to travel (10%) regionally would be an advantage.
What we offer:
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.