Senior Manager Audit - DBS Operations 

Description

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The primary role of Global Internal Audit (GIA) is to help the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the HSBC Group. GIA provides independent and objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Group’s framework of risk management, control and governance processes. GIA possesses specialized capabilities and skills through its versatile, inquisitive, and diverse team of global professionals.

GIA values the diversity of perspectives, knowledge and experiences and we encourage candidates from an array of disciplines and backgrounds. GIA supports flexible working.

Role purpose

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager Audit – Operations Audit to oversee and manage an audit portfolio and provide internal stakeholders with critical assessments of HSBC’s governance, risk and control frameworks. The Senior Manager Audit will:

• Oversee the execution of Audit Entity Risk Assessments, the maintenance of the associated Audit Universe, and preparation and delivery of the Annual Audit Plan.
• Effectively manage and oversee end-to-end audit activities, including planning, execution, and delivery of the annual audit plan within expected timeframes, standards, methodology, budget, and best practices.
• Drive co-ordination and collaboration across teams to make sure audit work is consistently delivered.
• Confirm audit findings and remediation plans are accurate, appropriate, and accepted by management.
• Provide constructive challenge and, as necessary, risk based advice to stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships. Represent GIA in governance forums, including the preparation and presentation of associated audit packs.

Accountabilities for Business, Customers and Stakeholders:

Expertise 

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the applicable business and regulatory environment impacting Operations, including developing trends, risks, controls, and expectations.
• Support a strong risk and conduct culture across the Group and promote awareness and sound operational and strategic decision-making.
• Critically analyse and determine key drivers of change for area of coverage and assess how these will impact GIA’s engagements.
• Use insights and knowledge of HSBC and industry developments to assess areas of concern.
• Regularly review audit plan, including updates through continuous monitoring, to confirm focus on material risks and regulatory requirements.

Area of Impact : The role covers activities in Operations, primarily located in Global Service Centres (GSCs), that support HSBC’s business activities globally.

Leadership & Teamwork 

Leadership 

• Participate in Governance forums (e.g. Risk & Audit Committee, Risk Management Meeting, Boards)
• Champion the use of HSBC standards, sharing of knowledge and industry best practices.
• Coach and mentor team members and colleagues to enable professional development.
• Facilitate a culture of continuous learning, encompassing technical and soft skills.
• Deliver audit assignments, including continuous monitoring and risk assessments, provide constructive challenge, and value adding engagement with key stakeholders.
• Share business developments, management information, and updates obtained from Senior stakeholders with team members.
• Effectively manage competing deliverables in a complex and virtual environment.

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication with Senior Management and maintain constructive relationships with external auditors and regulators.
• Actively promote collaboration and sharing of ideas across GIA.
• Contribute to the development of a results oriented, highly motivated, diverse and inclusive team.
• Coherently articulate audit findings to stakeholders and obtain commitment to correct control deficiencies.
• Effectively discuss potentially challenging matters and successfully negotiate the acceptance of audit findings and outcomes.  
• Ability to communicate with impact and make sure complex information is articulated meaningfully.

Qualifications

Background & Experience

Functional Knowledge & Experience 

• 10 + years of relevant work experience in the Financial Services Sector, consultancy, and external audit will be considered, but is not always essential.
• Applicable knowledge of the regulatory requirements and business processes related to Operations.
• Accounting, audit, analytical, financial, project management, programming, quantitative, risk, and technology skills, qualifications or certifications.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, accounting, mathematics, or social sciences.
• Preference given to qualified accountants, CIA, CISA, CFE, or ACAMS.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel.
• Mature team player who is highly professional.
• Prior knowledge of Internal Audit is desirable.
• Experience in defining and utilising data-driven techniques including data analytics, process mining & data visualization is desirable but not essential.

 Problem Solving 

• Analytical and critical thinker, who can effectively manage competing priorities and complex challenges to deliver positive outcomes.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze and investigate challenging scenarios and situations.