Vice President, Internal Audit

UOB; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

1201 UOB Hong Kong invites an experienced Senior Internal Audit Lead to drive the planning and execution of audits across banking functions in Hong Kong. You will assess internal controls, risk management and governance, and report findings to senior management.

The role requires at least 8 years of audit experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple engagements with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of audit experience in banking institutions.
• Sound knowledge of corporate / commercial banking, including credit underwriting, portfolio management, credit administration, and remedial management processes; and/or Global Markets and Treasury Operations.
• Sound understanding of Hong Kong banking regulations, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to assess business risks and internal controls, and to provide pragmatic recommendations that enhance risk management and operational effectiveness.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with experience in data-driven audits and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in planning and executing audits across various business functions
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes
• Identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues, and provide practical, business-focused recommendations to strengthen the control environment.
• Conduct detailed reviews and analysis of financial, operational and business data
• Prepare audit reports and communicate the audit findings, risk implications, and recommended actions to senior management and relevant stakeholders
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and follow-up on action plans
• Maintain good understanding of relevant regulations, Bank's policies and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audits align with Group objectives and strategies
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in carrying out the annual audit plan and risk assessments

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Data-driven audits

Education

Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit analytics tools

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Company: 1201 UOB Hong Kong

Job Description

• Lead and participate in planning and executing audits across various business functions


• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes


• Identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues, and provide practical, business-focused recommendations to strengthen the control environment.


• Conduct detailed reviews and analysis of financial, operational and business data


• Prepare audit reports and communicate the audit findings, risk implications, and recommended actions to senior management and relevant stakeholders


• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and follow-up on action plans


• Maintain good understanding of relevant regulations, Bank's policies and standards


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audits align with Group objectives and strategies


• Support the Head of Internal Audit in carrying out the annual audit plan and risk assessments

Job Requirements

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


• Minimum 8 years of audit experience in banking indstry or financial institutions.


• Sound knowledge of corporate / commercial banking, including credit underwriting, portfolio management, credit administration, and remedial management processes across front, middle, and back-office functions; and/or Global Markets and Treasury Operations.


• Sound understanding of Hong Kong banking regulations, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.


• Proven ability to assess business risks and internal controls, and to provide pragmatic recommendations that enhance risk management and operational effectiveness.


• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead audit engagements independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.


• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.


• Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience in performing data-driven audits and leveraging audit analytics and automation tools.


• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part Of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications.

If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.