MGR/AVP, Audit Manager, Global Private Banking Audit

Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced auditor for Group Audit. The role involves managing audits in private banking, engaging with stakeholders, and utilizing data analytics for effective oversight. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree, have relevant experience, and be proficient in data analytics and communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant auditing experience.
• Understanding of key risks related to Wealth Management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage audits of private banking business.
• Complete working papers and document audit findings.
• Engage stakeholders to update on risk themes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analytics

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional qualification (CPA/CA/CIA)

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI/ML tools

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. By taking the time to truly understand people, 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. Our strategic ambition 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/BOS 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

Audit Management

Support the Group Functional Head (GFH), Group Portfolio Lead (GPL) and/or Country Functional Lead (CFL) to:

• Manage and conduct audits primarily relating to the private banking business of OCBC Banking Group (excluding OCBC Indonesia) to provide independent, risk-based and objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight, in accordance with Group Audit's standards and key performance indicators.
• Work with a team of auditors to complete assigned audit engagements on time, within budget and according to established required standards.
• Complete working papers for audits or advisory engagements through documenting the work conducted, describing the work performed and the evidence that supports the audit issues and conclusions, as well as reviewing the work performed by other team members.
• Evaluate root causes, provide value-added opinions and practical, actionable and sustainable recommendations to improve the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Review and assess the appropriateness of audit issues, recommendations and management action plans.
• Assess the adequacy of evidence for closure of audit issues.
• Perform periodic/on-going risk monitoring of the businesses and operations to identify risk areas and emerging risk themes.

Stakeholder Management

Assist the GFH, GPL and CFL to:

• Periodic engage with divisional stakeholders and management to (i) keep abreast of business developments, organisational changes and key initiatives, and (ii) provide updates on key risk themes and significant audit issues, emerging risks, culture or conduct concerns.
• Foster strong and enduring relationships with the business and act as a trusted advisor on Wealth Management risk and controls, in particular for Private Banking.

Team Management

• Work effectively as a team member or as a team leader for business-as-usual audits, Thematic or Groupwide audits, or advisory engagements.
• Promote the use of advanced data analytics, automation, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

Who You Are

• Holds a bachelor degree and preferably relevant professional qualification (CPA/CA/CIA).
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant auditing/relevant experience.
• Good audit skills and understanding of key risks and controls relating to Wealth Management, in particular for Private Banking (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering and Sales & Advisory Practices).
• Strong analytical and managerial skills, and the ability to perform detailed/technical work without losing sight of big-picture issues and to maintain balanced risk-reward perspectives.
• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact with people at different levels, work in a team context and step up in a lead role in various assignments.
• High level of initiative, drive, proactiveness, agility and ability to work under pressure.
• Data analytics skills, experience in use of data analytics, Generative AI and ML tools, and willingness to travel (10%) regionally would be an advantage.

Who You Work With

Group Audit is all about being a catalyst for sustainable growth, providing independent and objective assurance that the bank\'s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively and sustainably to achieve the bank\'s strategic ambitions. Gaining experience of the bank in its entirety. Gathering insights. Building risk and controls expertise and advisory leadership. You might join us in Global Markets, Risk & Finance Audit Team, Global Wholesale Banking Audit Team, Group Governance and Corporate Functions Audit & Investigation Team, Governance and Investigation Team, Global Consumer and Private Banking Audit Team, Group Digital and Operations Technology Audit Team, Professional Practice and Governance Team or Audit Analytics Team. But wherever you are, your work with clients from around the world drives innovation and makes audit an artform.

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.