Senior Manager Internal Audit

ANEXT Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ANEXT Bank, a Singapore‑based digital wholesale bank regulated by MAS, seeks an experienced Head of Internal Audit to deliver risk‑driven audits and high‑quality reports aligned with regulations and strategy. You will partner with management to remediate issues and seize value‑added opportunities to advance business goals.

You will leverage AI, data analytics, and digital tools to boost audit efficiency, support ad‑hoc reviews, and collaborate with a proactive team to drive improvements across

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in internal/external audit or risk management.
• Familiar with MAS regulations and applicable laws.
• Data analytics capability; SQL preferred.
• Certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CAMS or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Internal Audit and help establish risk‑driven audit plans in line with local regs and business strategy.
• Independently identify and evaluate risks and controls; deliver high‑quality audit reports meeting internal and local regulatory requirements.
• Communicate issues with root cause analysis and provide remediation plans; validate remediation effectiveness.
• Identify value‑added opportunities and support regulatory inspections, risk assessments and risk management framework.
• Demonstrate an AI and digital transformation mindset; leverage data analytics and automation to boost audit efficiency and impact.
• Conduct ad‑hoc reviews as requested and contribute as a strong team player.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Data analytics

SQL

Tools

COSO

Job description

We’re on a mission to make financial services accessible and effortless for SMEs. As one of Singapore’s digital wholesale banks fully regulated by MAS, we’re committed to continuous innovation to bring about simpler, safer and more rewarding financial services. #bringingaboutwhatsnext

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the role delivers risk-driven audits and high-quality reports aligned with regulations and strategy, while partnering with management to remediate issues and seizing value-added opportunities to advance business goals. It leverages AI, data analytics, and digital tools to boost audit efficiency and impact, and supports ad-hoc reviews and strong team collaboration as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Internal Audit, assist the Head of Internal Audit establishing risk-driven audit plan based on local regulations and business strategies;
• Independently identify and evaluate risks and internal controls of auditable subject, deliver high quality audit results, prepare audit reports that meet internal and local regulatory requirements;
• Responsible for communicating with management of problems discovered with root cause identified, providing effective and efficient actionable remediation plans and validating the implementation of the remediations;
• Identify value-added opportunities and provide services to business developments and strategy achievement, such as regulatory inspections, risk assessment and risk management framework, risk trainings;
• Demonstrate a strong AI and digital transformation mindset, with the ability to leverage emerging technologies, data analytics, and automation to enhance audit efficiency, effectiveness, and value delivery. Practical experience in applying AI tools within internal audit processes would be an added advantage;
• Conduct ad-hoc review at the request of the Head of Internal Audit, as appropriate, and contribute to the teamwork as a strong team player.

Requirements

• At least 7 years' experience in internal/external audit or risk management related work. Risk management related audit and working experience in Big Four, Financial Institutions would be preferred;
• Familiar with regulatory requirements within MAS and relevant laws and regulations;
• Data analytical capabilities, able to use SQL would be preferred;
• Familiar with COSO, Holder of CIA, CPA, CISA, CAMS or similar certificates would be preferred;
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks;
• Highly energized and positive, adapt to changes, be creative and able to quickly learn and understand innovative financial business. Have Fintech thinking and well-developed communication skills, and be able to communicate well with business side.