AVP, Strategic Mgmt&Professional Practices, Internal Audit

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

UOBM Internal Audit (IA)’s mission is to be an independent and effective audit and risk review function, working in partnership with businesses to support the Bank’s goals. IA embarked on transformation journey that is enabled by the adoption of advanced technology tools and Data Analytics (DA). DA enables IA to develop useful and actionable audit insights into business risks.

Strategic Management & Professional Practice (SMPP) is one of the pivotal role within the Internal Audit function, encompassing audit practices, conformance to IIA standards, advocacy for best practices in audit governance, formulating audit plan, keeping Audit Committee (AC) apprised on the state of the bank’s internal controls and regularly reporting audit related matters to Management and Group Audit.
In addition, SMPP regularly engages stakeholders, including regulator (BNM) to provide informative audit update and obtain feedback to help refine its focus, strategy and assurance approach to meet stakeholder’s expectation. SMPP ensures IA function identifies appropriate audit universe and robust risk coverage including all regulatory required scope.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and update Audit methodology & framework, contribute to the design and enhancement of internal audit methodologies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in audit methodology to drive continuous improvement.
• Plans and manages the internal quality assurance review of IA function.
• Engage in strategic discussions to identify opportunities for improving audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with data analytics specialists to integrate advanced analytics into audit processes.
• Provide guidance to audit staff on audit methodology matters.
• Assist in implementation of onboarding program for new IA joiners and coordinate training courses for IA staff.
• Delivers high quality and concise audit / management reports as well as presentations materials to the Board, Audit Committee, senior management and relevant authorities

Job Requirements

• Possesses a recognized degree or professional qualification in related field
• Able to understand and grasp concept of risk and controls, corporate governance and internal audit related regulations and guidelines
• Technology and data savvy, have strong aptitude and interest to learn and use data analytics and visualization tools
• Highly adaptable to changes
• Good project management and interpersonal skills
• Good team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight timeline

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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