Audit Manager (RBWM)

The Audit Manager (RBWM) role is based within Audit.

The role of the Audit Manager (RBWM) is to lead the delivery of audits, some major and, or highly complex, which provide internal customers and stakeholders with critical assessments of the HSBC governance, risk and internal control frameworks.

The role of the Audit Manager (RBWM) is ensuring that audit assignments are completed in a timely and efficient manner with due respect to the standards established by Global Internal Audit (GBL INA), industry best practices and the relevant risk and regulatory environment. Providing specialist professional advice on audit findings and recommendations, thus ensuring that they are both fully understood and properly implemented by management.

This role include working in a fast-paced environment with exposure to a wide variety of areas and senior stakeholders within Retail Banking and Wealth Management.

The role is challenging and provides the opportunity for individuals to develop a broad range of capabilities and experience in audit and risk management.

This role involves auditing the key risks inherent within the business model and operations of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at HSBC.

HSBC provides a substantial opportunity for capable people to move within the Bank. Good performance is well rewarded and those who excel are sought out for further development.

The role covers the large Retail Banking markets in Europe and the Middle East. Therefore occasional travel to these markets may be necessary.

There will be on the job coaching and training. There is also an Audit Training programme which combines class room based learning with regular WebEx's. Finally there are opportunities to gain formal qualifications as part of ongoing development.

There will be networking events, social gathering with the wider team

Your responsibilities will include:
Develop a good understanding of the strengths, weaknesses and limitations of the banks' current business model and how that might impact an audit. Fully understand the impact of their audit findings, including recommendations for improvements in business processes, on the current and future business model and operating environment. Ensure that work at all times suitably reflects the changing scope, nature and risk profile of the business, thereby optimising the audit value-added. Ensure that the scope, approach and methodology of each audit are fully reflective of the importance of HSBC's focus on its customers and the quality of the operating environment necessary to support that focus. Clearly communicate issues and associated risks and identify the root cause and the possible strategic implications. Understand the roles and interests of the various business stakeholders as a basis for engaging them at the right level, on the right issues and in the appropriate context. Engage stakeholders to obtain a deeper understanding of their business, its requirements and the implications for audit. Build trust and credibility with stakeholders in order to objectively engage them and where appropriate challenge their views. Demonstrate analytical thinking, sound judgement, and critical analysis, attention to detail and provide value-added advice. Present audit reports to management, stakeholders, evaluate the adequacy of their action plans and monitor its implementation. Deliver fair outcomes for our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets. Effectively communicate with all members of the audit team and senior audit management throughout each stage of the audit from planning through to completion. Ensure that each member of the audit team is provided with an appropriate platform for airing their views and suggestions. Ensure that the members of each audit team have a full and complete understanding of the nature and scope of the risks involved in the business being audited. Engage, coach, develop and provide the necessary guidance and support to each member of an audit team and manage their performance throughout each stage. In exercising leadership of audit teams, groups, remain cognisant of emerging and horizon risks and where appropriate re-evaluate goals and objectives. Ensure that audit information requests submitted to management and staff are appropriate and relevant to the scope of the audit. Ensure that audits are executed in accordance with the management and oversight standards established within Global Internal Audit (GBL INA) as well as professional best practices. Design, plan and execute assignments that are consistent with the nature and scope of the business, its risks and the materiality of those risks. Complete assignments efficiently and effectively with due regards to the risks, scope, nature and materiality of each business unit. Prioritise work and the delegation of assignments in accordance with and due regards to the nature of the business and the risks being incurred. Ensure that audit reporting properly highlights all material risks and these are presented to the appropriate levels of management.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Experience working in relevant environments, i.e. Good understanding of risks and controls IT and operations Role relevant qualifications, i.e. CIA, Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Certified Anti Money laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Past working experience on relevant systems, i.e. IT systems within Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) Availability to undertake the travel required for this role, i.e. Some amount of travel required mainly within the UK and Europe Experience working in relevant environments, i.e. Retail, Wealth or IT and operations is desirable but not essential Experience working in relevant market, context, i.e. Financial Services is desirable but not essential A flexible and adaptable approach to change and will support others to respond in a similar way Proven experience of motivating others to deliver exceptional performance and long terms results Experience of supporting others' performance, enabling them to achieve by providing clear direction, motivation and support Both spoken and written communication skills with experience of adapting your style and approach to the audience and message to be delivered Contributed productively to team objectives, sometimes supporting and sometimes leading activities to achieve shared goals Experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business, or operating plans which consistently deliver desired results A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own, or others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes

The base location for this role is Birmingham

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.
Salary: . Date posted: 30/11/2016