AVP, Professional Practices and Governance, Group Audit

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic benefits

Community initiatives

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking a seasoned professional to join Group Audit in Singapore. The role focuses on strategic management support, governance alignment, and facilitation of audit standards across the bank’s risk and control framework.

With a background in financial services internal audit and at least 5 years of experience, you will build stakeholder relationships, analyze risks, and lead cross‑functional initiatives to strengthen governance and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Management Support the PPG team in advancing Group Audit’s mission and vision.
• Promote alignment of audit structure, strategy and resourcing with Group objectives, governance expectations, emerging risks and leading internal audit practices.
• Support the advancement of audit standards, regulatory frameworks and governance expectations.
• Coordinate key control, risk and compliance partner activities for the division, including data protection, operational risk and divisional compliance matters.

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

• Strategic Management Support the PPG team in advancing Group Audit’s mission and vision.
• Promote alignment of audit structure, strategy and resourcing with Group objectives, governance expectations, emerging risks and leading internal audit practices.
• Support the advancement of audit standards, regulatory frameworks and governance expectations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within Group Audit to develop practical, simplified solutions addressing division‑specific risks.
• Support special projects aligned with Group Audit priorities.
• People Monitor measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) for audit teams to achieve the division’s goals.
• Lead by example by modelling bank desired behaviours.
• Champion a prudent risk and compliance culture that promotes good ethics, accountability and good conduct among staff.
• Continue to learn, grow and consistently exhibit the core values of the Bank.

Deliverables

• Management Partner with the Group Audit Data Analytics specialist to provide analytics support for the PPG team, using tools such as saPower BI or equivalent platforms.
• Monitor audit plan execution and delivery timelines, reporting progress and outcomes for Group Audit and key stakeholders.
• Manage oversight of outstanding audit issues, monitoring status, analysing trends and preparing regular reporting for Group Audit and key stakeholders.
• Prepare ad‑hoc analyses and management information at the request of the Group Audit Leadership Team.
• Support Group Audit’s business management and operating rhythm, including divisional operations, workplace arrangements, internal communications, branding, staff engagement, business continuity coordination and initiatives that support team effectiveness and day‑to‑day execution.
• Coordinate key control, risk and compliance partner activities for the division, including data protection, operational risk and divisional compliance matters, covering attestations, policy communications, control requirements, incident follow‑ups and engagement with relevant corporate functions.
• Support Group Audit’s budget and financial planning activities, including coordination of the annual operating plan, tracking of travel and training spend, monitoring budget utilisation and working with relevant teams to address budget‑related queries and operational finance matters.

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 Global Markets, Risk and Finance Audit, Credit Risk Audit, Investigation, Professional Practices and Governance or Audit Analytics.

But wherever you are, your work with clients from around the world drives innovation and makes audit an artform.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services internal audit, preferably in audit methodology, quality assurance, risk assessment, planning and governance reporting.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Good writing skills with proven track record of producing clear, concise and organised write‑ups for the intended audience.
• Detail-oriented, Strong analytical, problem‑solving, multi‑tasking and time management skills.

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

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly‑owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open‑architecture product platform to source for the best‑in‑class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.