Head of Internal Audit, Hong Kong – Risk & Compliance

1201 UOB Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

1201 UOB Hong Kong is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the Hong Kong internal audit function, develop annual plans, assess risks, and report to senior leadership. The role drives governance, controls, and regulatory alignment across the branch’s activities.

You will oversee audit execution, mentor the team, and collaborate with regulators and external auditors to ensure robust risk management and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in audit or risk, with 8 years of management experience in banking.
• Extensive knowledge of banking products and operations, including lending, treasury, derivative, investment, and other core business.
• Competence in communication, including flexibility and resourcefulness in negotiation.
• Ability to analyse and consolidate complex information into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Proven experience in leading and managing an Internal Audit function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit function for UOB Hong Kong, developing and executing the annual audit plan aligned with Group objectives and risk assessments.
• Oversee identification and evaluation of key risks across the bank, ensuring audit coverage is adequate.
• Direct and manage the execution of internal audits, ensuring thoroughness, efficiency, and compliance with standards.
• Report audit findings, risks and recommendations to UOB HK CEO and Management Committee in a timely manner.
• Ensure the audit team adheres to Group policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor and develop the internal audit team, fostering continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with Branch management to enhance risk management and governance across UOB Hong Kong.
• Manage the internal audit function’s budget and resources; ensure adequate staffing.
• Maintain relationships with regulators and external auditors to align on audit matters.

Education

Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines

Job description

1201 UOB Hong Kong is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the Hong Kong internal audit function, develop annual plans, assess risks, and report to senior leadership. The role drives governance, controls, and regulatory alignment across the branch’s activities.

You will oversee audit execution, mentor the team, and collaborate with regulators and external auditors to ensure robust risk management and continuous improvement across the organisation.