SVP Internal Audit Consumer Banking

You will work with the APAC Regional Audit Director - Retail Bank to provide assurance in line with the global, risk-based approach of the Internal Audit department as well as focus on relevant regulatory expectations and requirements.

This role will provide assurance in line with the global, risk-based approach of the Internal Audit department as well as focus on relevant regulatory expectations and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Develops and executes a robust Audit Plan, by reviewable entity, for assigned businesses in accordance with Internal Audit standards, relevant government statutes and regulations.
Delivers on time high quality audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and (where appropriate) branch examinations, as well as business monitoring and governance committee reporting.
Directs complex audit activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity at the regional or country level including a portion of the audit annual plan.
Applies recognized expertise in one or more of the corporation's businesses and leverages this knowledge into a leadership role in one or more teams.
Manages a complex and critical unit within Internal Audit, including a small to medium sized team of Internal Audit professionals. Recruits staff, develops talent, builds effective teams, and manages a budget. Possesses a broad and comprehensive understanding of different Internal Audit standards, policies and local regulations; applies a broad and comprehensive knowledge of high risk areas including: Consumer Banking, technology management; project/program management; regulatory compliance or supplier management.
Leads the professional development of Internal Audit staff.
Develops effective senior line management relationships and has a strong understanding of the businesses.
Applies an in-depth understanding of the inter-relationships of business and support units throughout the corporation and how they impact the overall control environment and the audit approach.
Uses excellent communication skills in order to influence a wide range of internal audiences including respective product, function, or regional executive management partners. May negotiate internally, often at higher levels, on matters which will have a major impact on the area managed.
Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking. Consulted often by others for advice and opinions and recognized as a leadership role model.
Participates in major business initiatives and pro-actively advises and assists the business on change initiatives.

~~BA/BSc or equivalent. Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) are a plus
Senior level experience in a related role with experience in business, functional and people management, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for executing concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables to stakeholders according to strict timetables.
Solid business understanding of Consumer Banking products, especially those associated with the Retail Banking and Mortgage businesses and the consumer credit risk function
Demonstrates experience in managing teams and managing integrated internal audit and assurance delivery within a matrix reporting environment
Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style
Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management