Internal Audit - Leading Private Bank

Empower Partners Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Partners Singapore, on behalf of a reputable private bank, seeks a high-calibre Internal Auditor to join the Regional Audit team and drive risk-based assurance across Southeast Asia.

You will lead end-to-end audits, assess governance and controls, and provide practical recommendations while engaging senior stakeholders and staying abreast of evolving regulations in private banking and wealth management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ years of Internal Audit, Risk Advisory or External Audit experience, ideally within Private Banking, Wealth Management or Financial Services.
• Big 4 Financial Services Risk Advisory background encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the annual risk assessment and audit planning process, identifying key risks and defining audit scope and objectives.
• Lead and execute end-to-end audit engagements across regional businesses, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality audit reports.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management frameworks, and internal control processes.
• Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of audit recommendations and agreed management action plans.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and support functions while maintaining audit independence.
• Provide practical, risk-based recommendations that enhance control effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of emerging regulatory developments, industry trends, and evolving risks affecting the private banking and wealth management industry.
• Contribute to regional audit initiatives, thematic reviews, and continuous improvement of audit methodologies.

Skills

Audit experience

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Financial services

Microsoft Office

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is a reputable private bank. Due to regional expansion, they are seeking a high-calibre Internal Auditor to join their Regional Audit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the annual risk assessment and audit planning process, identifying key risks and defining audit scope and objectives.
• Lead and execute end-to-end audit engagements across regional businesses, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality audit reports.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management frameworks, and internal control processes.
• Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of audit recommendations and agreed management action plans.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and support functions while maintaining audit independence.
• Provide practical, risk-based recommendations that enhance control effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of emerging regulatory developments, industry trends, and evolving risks affecting the private banking and wealth management industry.
• Contribute to regional audit initiatives, thematic reviews, and continuous improvement of audit methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• 6 + years of Internal Audit, Risk Advisory or External Audit experience, ideally within Private Banking, Wealth Management or Financial Services. Strong Big 4 Financial Services Risk Advisory candidates (with Wealth / PB experience) are also encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of private banking products, wealth management operations, investment services, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience auditing areas such as Front Office, Investment Advisory, Suitability, AML/KYC, Operational Risk, Credit, or Wealth Operations would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior management.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel across the region as required.