AVP/VP, Internal Audit - Private Wealth

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kerry Consulting team in Singapore is seeking an AVP/VP, Internal Audit to lead and execute audits across Private Banking and Wealth Management. You will assess controls, governance and risk management, focusing on onboarding, advisory, and investment-related services.

You will engage senior stakeholders, communicate findings clearly, and support governance enhancements in a fast‑paced private banking environment.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in internal audit, external audit, or risk management within Private Banking or Wealth Management.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and conduct risks.
• Analytical thinker with good judgment to assess regulatory and business risk implications.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and present audit findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit reviews for Private Banking and Wealth Management.
• Assess controls, governance, and risk management across onboarding, advisory and investments.
• Communicate audit findings in a clear, structured, credible manner and support governance enhancements.

Skills

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Description

Our client is a well-established private wealth platform with a strong presence in private banking across the region. It is seeking to appoint a AVP/VP, Internal Audit in Singapore.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for leading and executing internal audit reviews across the Private Banking and Wealth Management business. This includes assessing the effectiveness of controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes across client onboarding, advisory activities and investment-related services. You will focus on key risk areas including AML/CFT frameworks, suitability risk, cross-border advisory risk and broader conduct and product governance risks inherent in a private banking environment. You will engage closely with senior stakeholders across business and control functions, and communicate audit findings in a clear, structured and credible manner, while supporting enhancements in governance and risk oversight.

Requirements

• You possess at least 8 years of internal audit, external audit or risk management within Private Banking or Wealth Management.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, suitability risk, cross-border advisory risk and related conduct and product governance risks.
• Strong analytical capability, sound judgment and ability to evaluate regulatory and business risk implications effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and communicate audit findings in a structured, clear and credible manner.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline. Professional certifications such as CIA or CPA will be advantageous.