Vice President – Risk Audit – Banking/Financial Services

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution:

– Lead planning and execution of global/regional Risk Management audits

– Manage delivery of audit work within agreed timelines

– Work closely with specialist auditors in Model Risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Technology

– Conduct process walkthroughs identifying key risks and controls

– Perform Design and Operational Effectiveness tests with minimal supervision

– Document workpapers in line with internal audit methodology

Risk Assessment & Reporting:

– Identify emerging risks and control gaps

– Draft and promptly report audit findings to management

– Suggest practical and innovative solutions to control deficiencies

– Perform risk assessments of Risk Management functions

– Assist in developing the annual audit plan

Data Analytics:

– Analyze data sets to identify trends, outliers, and deficiencies

– Work with data analytics experts or independently develop automated testing

– Identify internal control weaknesses through data analytics and continuous auditing

Continuous Monitoring:

– Remain current on changes to risk profile through continuous monitoring

– Participate in continuous monitoring/auditing programmes

– Identify changes to risk assessments, audit plan, or audit universe

Issue Validation:

– Follow up audit recommendations post-audit

– Assess residual risk and validate remedial work performed

– Close issues

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

– At least 10 years at global financial institutions, public accounting firms, or consultancy firms

– At least 5 years of Internal Audit experience in financial services (preferably Investment Banking)

– Strong understanding of Risk and Internal Audit

– Ability to communicate across multiple regions and teams

– Sound judgment on criticality and impact of issues identified

– Strong documentation and report drafting capabilities

Preferred:

– Experience with data analytical tools and languages (SQL Server, Graph, Python, R)

– Visualization technologies (Qlikview/Qlik Sense, Tableau)

– Accounting or quantitative background

– Relevant professional qualification

– Experience within Internal Audit of a global investment bank or large accounting firm

Key Competencies:

– Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

– Strong time and project management skills

– Ability to deliver tough messages and have difficult conversations

– Strong oral and written communication skills in English