Audit Manager, Wholesale Banking Audit (WBA) MY

OCBC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Community initiatives

Professional development

Job summary

OCBC Malaysia invites applications for a Group Audit role focusing on wholesale banking. The successful candidate will lead audits, evaluate internal controls, and drive improvements across international branches.

The role requires 7+ years in audit or risk, strong data analytics, and effective stakeholder communication. Travel up to 30% may be required in this dynamic, governance-focused team.

Qualifications

• Degree with professional qualifications or certifications preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant audit or risk experience in wholesale banking.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in Malaysia and overseas locations.

Responsibilities

• Audit management lead and conduct audits of wholesale banking activities including credit operations and AML processes.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across wholesale banking and international branches.
• Provide value-added opinions to improve design and effectiveness of controls.
• Review audit issues, management responses, and evidence for closure of actions.
• Lead a team of internal auditors in planning, scoping and execution of audits.
• Promote prudent risk and compliance culture and meet KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analytics

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

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. 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.

Who You Are

• 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

Who We Are

Singapore’s longest established bank, we’ve been helping people and businesses get what they want from life 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. Embracing technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, the entire focus of our organisation remains to be Simply Spot On. In everything we do. And so whether you want innovate needs-based 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.

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.

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.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. 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.