Wing Head: SBP Validation & Internal Audit Compliance

Recruit AI; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

National Bank of Pakistan invites applications for the role of Wing Head - SBP Validation and Internal Audit Reports Compliance (VP) at its Karachi campus. The incumbent will coordinate SBP inspections, manage responses to observations, and ensure timely validation and reporting with the Compliance Group.

The position requires extensive experience in banking audits, deep regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in SAP, Visio, core banking systems, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC of Pakistan
• Candidate having Masters degree and / or any other relevant professional qualification or certifications such as ACA / ACCA / CFA / CIA etc. in the respective field will be preferred
• Minimum 8 years of Banking experience in Branch Audit and / or Management Audit and / or Operations Audits and / or Business and Assets Risk Review

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with SBP inspections for the Audit & Inspection Group (A&IG)
• Manage responses to SBP observations and ensure timely submission
• Review and validate SBP observations, including para-wise and significant issues
• Coordinate with A&IG Divisional Heads to ensure timely validation
• Finalize monthly SBP observation reporting with the Compliance Group for Chief Internal Auditor sign-off
• Submit consolidated quarterly status updates to the Compliance Group
• Coordinate A&IG deliverables and reports with external auditors
• Act as focal person for liaison with law enforcement agencies
• Coordinate validation and closure of regulatory findings
• Coordinate with auditee management for fortnightly follow-up on CAP implementation
• Review and validate compliance for Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectiveness in line with the Internal Audit Manual
• Submit consolidated quarterly compliance status updates to the Program Director / Group Chief A&IG and the Board Audit Committee (BAC)
• Prepare status updates and presentations on regulatory matters for senior management and BAC
• Coordinate regulatory and operational verifications relating to the Banks operations
• Ensure safe custody and maintenance of records
• Coordinate validation of SBP observations, update the SBP validation system, and communicate remarks to process owners
• Review and update the Risk Register and issue-related MIS monthly for management review and follow-up
• Perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Skills

Internal audit practices

Regulatory guidelines

Analytical skills

Business communication

Pressure handling

Education

Graduation or equivalent

Masters degree (preferred)

ACA/ACCA/CFA/CIA

Tools

SAP

Visio

Core Banking Application

MS Office

Job description

National Bank of Pakistan invites applications for the role of Wing Head - SBP Validation and Internal Audit Reports Compliance (VP) at its Karachi campus. The incumbent will coordinate SBP inspections, manage responses to observations, and ensure timely validation and reporting with the Compliance Group.

The position requires extensive experience in banking audits, deep regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in SAP, Visio, core banking systems, and MS Office.