Senior Private Banking & Wealth Audit Lead

Standard Chartered Bank; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive salary & benefits

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Job summary

Standard Chartered Bank is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead independent assurance over Private Banking, Affluent Clients and Wealth Solutions. You will guide high-risk audits across markets, support risk assessment, and deliver insights while upholding independence.

The role requires deep wealth-management knowledge, client onboarding, product governance, and cross-border activity, plus championing data analytics and AI in audit delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk, compliance or governance within a global bank or financial institution, with wealth management experience.
• Deep understanding of Private Banking and Affluent client lifecycle, Wealth Solutions products and distribution, and related risks.
• Experience leading large, complex or multi-country audits and delivering high-quality work within demanding timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-risk audits across products, client segments and markets; manage risk assessment and audit planning.
• Provide audit leadership and direction to multi-location teams, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Apply data analytics, technology and AI to enhance audit coverage and insights.
• Develop procurement and governance understanding to improve client outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Audit leadership

Private Banking & Affluent Clients

Wealth Solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

CIA/CA/CPA/CISA or equivalent

Job description

Standard Chartered Bank is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead independent assurance over Private Banking, Affluent Clients and Wealth Solutions. You will guide high-risk audits across markets, support risk assessment, and deliver insights while upholding independence.

The role requires deep wealth-management knowledge, client onboarding, product governance, and cross-border activity, plus championing data analytics and AI in audit delivery.