AVP, Audit & Controls: Banking Risk & Compliance Leader

AcWise Recruitment Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AcWise Recruitment Limited is seeking an Assistant Vice President for the Audit & Control Function to lead and execute risk-based audits across banking operations. The role requires strong regulatory familiarity, supervisory experience, and the ability to coach a team while delivering insights to management.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree with CPA/CIA preferred, and be fluent in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of audit experience at supervisory level in banking.
• Solid knowledge of corporate banking products.
• Familiar with HKMA Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM), AML Ordinance (AMLO) and ICA.
• Experience in risk-based audit approach.
• ECF on AML/CFT, ORM or cybersecurity preferred.
• CPA/CIA certification or equivalent advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and leadership skills.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise audits based on risk-based methodology, regulations and internal policies.
• Develop audit plans and evaluate key control risks; perform testing and report follow-up actions.
• Access internal control environment to provide value-adding recommendations to management.
• Contribute to annual risk assessment by understanding business processes, products and inherent risks.
• Perform continuous monitoring and stay updated on regulatory and market changes to drive audit coverage.
• Assist the Department Head in reporting audit progress to Head Office quarterly.
• Take a leading role in coaching and monitoring staff on audit assignments.
• Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Audit supervision

Banking knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CIA certification (advantage)

Job description

AcWise Recruitment Limited is seeking an Assistant Vice President for the Audit & Control Function to lead and execute risk-based audits across banking operations. The role requires strong regulatory familiarity, supervisory experience, and the ability to coach a team while delivering insights to management.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree with CPA/CIA preferred, and be fluent in English and Chinese.