Internal Audit Senior Manager

Company Overview

HSBC is a global banking and financial services organization that offers a wide range of opportunities in various financial and banking sectors. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and valuing diverse opinions while providing continuous professional development and flexible working options.

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Senior Manager will play a critical role in providing independent and objective assurance to management regarding the effectiveness of HSBC’s risk management, control processes, and governance. This position contributes significantly to the organization’s strategic objectives by ensuring the adequacy and functionality of controls within the Global Finance activities.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to assess key risks, ensure the design and effectiveness of associated controls.
• Identify key risks and related controls, testing controls to validate their design and operational effectiveness in Global Finance activities.
• Lead Global Finance audits, ensuring proper planning, execution, and finalization of audit scope, approach, resources, and logistics.
• Identify control weaknesses, discuss findings with senior management, and prepare well-drafted audit reports to present these findings.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in areas such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), regulatory regulations relating to Risk Weighted Assets (RWA) calculation, and capital reporting.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders on various activities, delivering timely and effective outcomes.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of the risk and control environment and manage ad hoc tasks, including drafting governance and committee papers for senior forums.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional degree.
• A minimum of 7-8 years of relevant experience, specifically in leading audits for banking clients or audit lead experience in BIG4 firms or financial institutions, focusing on finance-related areas.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills, with adaptability in style and approach for different audiences.
• Experience in Financial Reporting and/or Regulatory Reporting (RWA, LCR, NSFR, PRA110, Capital, MREL, FINREP) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx or Python) is an added advantage.
• Ability to multitask and complete audits on schedule, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
• Proven ability to contribute to team objectives and lead activities toward shared goals.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools.
• Experience in mentoring and developing team members.
• Knowledge of current banking regulations and practices.

Experience

Candidates should have at least 7-8 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, especially in financial institutions or consulting firms.

Environment

The typical work setting is flexible and may include remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangements. The role involves interaction with various stakeholders, requiring a professional demeanor and effective communication skills.

Salary

Salary details are not specified.

Growth Opportunities

This position offers various opportunities for career advancement within HSBC, subject to internal policies regarding tenure and role transfers.

Benefits

• The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, and opportunities for professional development. Further benefits may be detailed as per company policy.