Internal Auditor Senior Lead (Open to Non-Audit Background)

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About the company

A highly-respected Chinese international financial institution is hiring an Internal Auditor for their group headquarter office based in Hong Kong. The department is undergoing a transformation and upgrade of IA function in order to play a more critical role as a trusted advisor, by providing independent assessments and advice on the group’s Policy & Procedure and Governance framework.

You will join an international platform which offers full-range of financial services including asset management, private banking, investment banking and global market. This organization is committed to enhance their brand and empower their people. With their strong mission, they continue to strengthen their presence globally.

About the role

The role will directly report to Group Head of Internal Audit. Depending on the profile, this role will cover audit plans or special projects, leading and coaching junior auditors. The role involves a high degree of coordination with colleagues in different levels cross all departments of the organization, such as BU, technology, operations, risk and legal/compliance. It also involves reporting and presentation to senior management of the organization.

In this key role, you are expected to

1. Perform gap analysis and provide constructive recommendations on process enhancement
2. Demonstrate insight by reviewing the business activities, supporting function unit operations and process setup; Mitigate operational and business risks by recommending new policies, periodically review and evaluate effectiveness of implementation
3. Analyze and review risk information to identify key business risks; Engage with stakeholders, making sure they understand business risks by having open and effective conversations on key risks
4. Participate in the formulation of annual audit project plan; Carry out audit projects according to the audit plan, find internal control defects or risk issues, give valuable audit recommendations, and provide opinions which influence managers to ensure they lead in a risk conscious way with regulatory requirements followed
5. Plan and lead special projects, following quality approach of project management, present and update status to group’s senior management
6. Collect the findings of regulatory inspection, internal and external audit, and follow up on the progress and implementation of rectifications as required.
7. Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders
8. Other audit related work, including delivering high quality audit reports to the Audit Committee; Taking part in special engagements including regulatory reviews required by SFC
9. Challenge internal management of IA function, propose automation and innovation solutions to transform the way of working

Skills & experiences required

1. Minimum of 15 years of solid experience gained from sizeable financial institutions or auditing/consulting firms
2. Strong understanding of the principles of good framework, governance and risk management
3. Demonstrated experience in leading projects
4. Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and business stakeholders and the ability to challenge effectively
5. Good presentation skills in both Chinese/English writing and speaking; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with good stakeholder management skills

Preferred experience

• Risk Management, Project Management, Business Management or Management Consulting for financial institutions
• Strong knowledge in investment banking and capital markets products
• Good pressure management and ability to coach/influence juniors
• At least 3 years’ combined experience risk, audit, controls or similar functions, management consulting for financial services is highly preferred