Group Audit Strategist (Up to 7.5K I Bank)

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Group Audit Strategist to join their audit team. The role requires a degree and 4-6 years of relevant auditing experience in financial services, focusing on consumer banking or compliance. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to provide strategic insights on risks. An understanding of global economic trends is essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement in digital audit initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ experience in auditing within financial services.
• Experience in consumer banking, wealth management, or compliance.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate macro-level research into audit planning.
• Assess global events' impact on risk profiles.
• Conduct audits for the CBG audit portfolio.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Understanding of macroeconomics

Education

Degree qualification

Accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA)

Job description

The Job

You will be part of the audit team that combines traditional auditing with strategic risk insights (Group Research - Financials). Group Audit helps the Board and Executive Management meet the strategic and operational objectives. We conduct independent checks to ensure that the Group’s risk and control processes are adequate and effective. All our team members are highly sought-after professionals who work as trusted advisors to our clients, in all matters related to a company’s internal controls. We look after a portfolio made up of Consumer Banking Group (including Wealth Management), Legal & Compliance function (including Financial Crime & Security Services) and Corporate Functions (such as CRESA & GSMC etc.).

Responsibilities

• Integrate macro-level research (economic trends, political developments, regulatory changes) into audit planning.
• Assess how global events (e.g., US-China relations, interest rate shifts) impact bank’s risk profile and client advisory.
• Provide actionable insights to management on future risks and strategic direction.
• Conduct audits for CBG audit portfolio and identify the associated risks.
• Support Function Audit Head and Deputies in project planning and execution.
• Escalate issues appropriately and timely. Ensure concise and clear audit findings and reports are presented on a timely basis.
• Keep abreast on the development of regulatory, industry and product development through continuous monitoring and auditing.
• Participate in digital initiatives (including data analytics tools and data driven operating model) to promote data driven audits.

The Talent

• Degree qualification, with at least 4-6 years’ relevant experience in the internal and/or external audit of financial services industry, preferably with relevant experience in consumer banking, wealth management and/or legal & compliance function.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics, global markets, and geopolitical trends.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates the initiative & ability to work independently and effectively with multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), i.e., able to articulate key messages effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and team mates.
• Proven robust analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Accounting or internal audit qualifications (Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)) are preferred.

Next Steps

• Drop your resume to [e-mail]
• Email Topic: Group Audit Strategist

Wu Yue Shan
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R25138923