Senior Audit Manager - Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM) and Governance Audit
HSBC · Buffalo, United States +1 · 25d ago
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In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.
As Senior Audit Manager - Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM) and Governance Audit, you will lead audit coverage of ERM and Governance in the US. The ERM and Governance Audit team is responsible for audit coverage of the management of the ERM function and Corporate Governance across HSBC Group, including the management of operational and resilience risks. This is achieved through both direct audit coverage and providing subject-matter expertise to monitor and direct the audit coverage across Global Internal Audit.
As Senior Audit Manager - Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM) and Governance Audit, you will:
- Lead a team of 3 audit managers, overseeing delivery of all US audits in the ERM and Governance Audit Plan
- Interact with local regulators regarding GIA coverage of relevant activities, notably 2LOD oversight of operational and resilience risks
- Manage the relationship with relevant stakeholders in the US on major plans, projects, strategic developments, and industry trends, both to understand and provide input to emerging risks and issues and assess the impact on the planned schedule of audits
- Co-ordinate GIA coverage of applicable regulatory requirements, such as Heightened Standards, across multiple audit teams in the US
- Effectively manage some individual audits and activity through planning and delivery of the annual audit plan within expected timeframe, standards, methodology, budget, and best practices
- Confirm that audit findings and recommendations are understood and appropriately addressed
- Demonstrate knowledge of the applicable business and regulatory environment impacting ERM and Governance, including developing trends, risks, controls, and expectations
- Support a strong risk and conduct culture across the Group and promote awareness and sound operational and strategic decision-making
- Critically analyses and determine key drivers of change for area of coverage and assess how these will impact GIA’s engagements
- Identify audit process improvements to increase productivity and efficiency without impacting effectiveness
Qualifications and Experience
You’ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:
- Extensive relevant work experience in the Financial Services Sector, with prior experience in internal audit, consultancy, or external audit preferred, but not essential
- Experience of team management
- Knowledge of the applicable regulatory requirements in the US and business processes related to ERM and Governance
- Relevant accounting, audit, analytical, financial, project management, quantitative, risk, and technology skills, qualifications or certifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, accounting, mathematics, or social sciences. Preference given to qualified accountants, CIA, CISA, CFE, or ACAMS
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel
- Experience in defining and utilizing data-driven techniques including data analytics, process mining & AI is desirable but not essential
- Analytical and critical thinker, who can effectively manage competing priorities and complex challenges to deliver positive outcomes and apply technology or expertise to business issues or operational problems
As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!
The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.