To support the Head of Internal Audit in adding value and improving the Bank's operations, and to help the Bank accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Main Responsibilities

1. Undertake internal audits in accordance with the approved Audit Plan and the established risk based internal audit methodology and provide assurance and an independent assessment of risks within the Bank, and the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in place to manage them.

2. Periodically provide information to the Head of Internal Audit on the status and results of the Audit Plan and the sufficiency of department resources.

3. Assist in the control and monitoring of progress of the Audit Plan.

4. Utilise, and provide support in the administration of, the Internal Audit management System.

5. Work with Senior Management to help ensure a system is in place which enables significant risks of the Bank to be identified and analysed and addressed by management on a timely basis.

6. Make recommendations in respect of weaknesses identified in the systems and procedures of the Bank and monitor management's response and implementation.

7. Ensure that periodic analyses of outstanding audit recommendations are prepared on a timely basis and to a high level of accuracy.

8. Critically review existing audit methodology and propose enhancements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of processes.

9. Take a proactive role in the process for the arrangement of, and preparation for, Audit Committee meetings.

10. Enhance involvement in / contribution to departmental activities / tasks, even if not directly assigned to you.

11. Support the Head of Internal Audit in other departmental activities (as requested).

12. Ensure technical knowledge in relation to Bank activities, and knowledge of best internal audit practice, is kept up to date.

13. Act as one of the main contacts for requests from Parent Bank and take responsibility for responding / supervising the response to Parent Bank directly, subject to consultation with the Head of Department (to be confirmed).

14. Act as the main contact point in relation to maintenance / operation of the GAMS system (to be confirmed).

Level of Experience Required: -

• Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA or equivalent);

• Financial services (Banking) (3+ years);

• Internal Audit (3+ years);

• Experience in wholesale lending and credit risk management, and cyber risk, financial crime and operational risk management would be an advantage.

Also, a Mandarin speaker is preferable but not mandatory.