AVP/VP, Internal Audit - Overseas Branches

Randstad Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned Internal Auditor to lead complex risk-based audits across financial services. The role demands a minimum of 8 years of experience in internal or external audit, with relevant qualifications such as CPA or CIA.

The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder management, possess strong technical knowledge, and be fluent in English and Mandarin. You will provide high-quality audit reports and strategic advice to optimize internal controls.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in internal or external audit, preferably in banking.
• Proven ability to lead audit engagements and manage stakeholder discussions.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial instruments and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based internal audit assignments across business units.
• Facilitate key audit engagement meetings with regional stakeholders.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and governance structures.
• Ensure compliance with local and overseas regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare concise and clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Advise risk owners on timely implementation of audit findings.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Reporting

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CPA, CIA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the company

Our client is a highly prestigious, tier-1 financial services group with a powerful global network and a deeply rooted presence in Hong Kong. Serving as the central hub for their international business segments, the firm connects global capital with mainland markets through investment banking, corporate banking, and wealth management channels. They offer a stable, highly capital-backed, and sophisticated platform that champions corporate governance and structured executive career progression.

About the team

The Regional Internal Audit department functions as an elite, high-visibility advisory and control unit reporting directly to the Audit Committee. You will join a collaborative group of technical risk, finance, and operational audit specialists who operate in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment. The team culture highly values technical mastery, psychological safety, and a proactive approach to helping business units optimize their internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and lead complex risk-based internal audit assignments across overseas business units and Mainland China operations.
• Take a lead role in facilitating and steering key audit engagement meetings, effectively managing communications with regional business heads and executive stakeholders.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and corporate governance structures across diverse financial product lines.
• Ensure all cross-border business practices strictly align with local regulatory frameworks, HKMA/SFC guidelines, and relevant overseas statutory laws.
• Formulate high-quality, concise, and impactful audit reports that clearly communicate root causes, control deficiencies, and practical remediation plans.
• Monitor the timely implementation of audit recommendations by business units, providing ongoing strategic advice to risk owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional accounting/auditing qualification is strictly mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of robust experience in internal audit or external audit (Big 4) within corporate banking, investment banking, or capital markets.
• Proven track record of facilitating and leading audit engagements, with the ability to confidently navigate challenging stakeholder discussions.
• Strong technical understanding of cross-border regulatory environments and complex financial instruments.
• Willingness to travel to Mainland China and overseas locations for field assignments as required by the audit universe (up to 25-30%).
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory to effectively lead engagements and author high-quality reports; proficiency in Cantonese is highly advantageous.