Audit Manager, Wholesale Banking Audit (WBA) MY

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Job summary

OCBC Bank Malaysia is seeking an experienced Group Audit professional to lead audits of wholesale banking operations, AML processes, and credit risk controls. You will work across branches to assess governance and controls and contribute to the bank’s resilience.

The role requires a degree with professional qualifications and at least seven years in wholesale banking. Strong data analytics, communication, and teamwork skills are essential; travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires degree and professional qualifications or certifications.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in wholesale banking or related fields.
• Familiar with wholesale banking products, credit risk, AML and sanctions concepts.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in Malaysia and overseas.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audits of credit operations, AML processes, and credit risk in wholesale banking.
• Evaluate internal controls and governance across wholesale banking and international branches.
• Provide value-added recommendations to improve control design and effectiveness.
• Review audit findings, evidence, and management responses; ensure timely closure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data analytics

Education

Degree required

Professional qualifications

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Who We Are

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Who We Are

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Join OCBC to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. In Group Audit, you’ll enjoy a unique perspective across the Bank, gaining insights into diverse functions while driving impactful change. It’s an opportunity to strengthen governance, assess risks, and contribute to the Bank’s resilience and OneGroup vision. With continuous learning opportunities, it’s a rewarding role for those passionate about making a difference.

How You Succeed

To succeed in Group Audit at OCBC, one must combine critical thinking with a keen eye for detail. Build strong stakeholder relationships, ask the right questions, and challenge assumptions. Leverage data analytics for sharper insights and stay updated on emerging risks and trends. Managing multiple priorities, adapting to complex situations, and maintaining independence are key. Resilience and effective communication will help navigate challenges and deliver impactful, high-quality audit outcomes.

What You Do

Audit Management

• Lead and conduct audits of credit operations, anti-money laundering processes, and/or credit risk of the wholesale credit portfolios in the Bank, adhering to Group Audit's standards and key performance indicators, and assist to ensure timely completion and delivery of all audit findings and reports
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls related to wholesale banking including international branches
• Provide value-added opinions and recommendations to improve the design and effectiveness of internal controls
• Review and assess the appropriateness of audit issues, recommendations, and management responses, as well as adequacy of evidence for closure of management action plans

People Management

• Work with a team of internal auditors in the planning, scoping, and execution of audits related to wholesale banking activities
• Adopt a prudent risk and compliance culture that promotes good ethics, accountability, and good conduct
• Meet key performance indicators that will enable the Division to meet or exceed its mission and goals

Who You Work With

Group Audit is all about oversight. Gaining experience of the bank in its entirety. Gathering insight. Building Risk and Controls expertise. Advising leadership. You might join us in Regulatory Capital Audit, Credit Risk Review, Investigation, Audit Methodology & Standards or Programme Management Office. But wherever you are, your work with clients from around the world drives innovation and makes audit an artform.

• Degree required and preferably with relevant professional qualifications or certifications
• At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Familiar with wholesale banking products, lending processes, credit risk management, and/or credit and trade operations processes, and anti-money laundering and sanctions concepts in wholesale banking
• Familiar with regulatory requirements in Malaysia and overseas locations
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain balanced risk-reward perspectives
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in data analytics tools and techniques
• Ability to interact with people at different levels and work in a team
• High level of initiative and drive, with the ability to work independently under some guidance
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the year

What We Offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.