Specialist, Business Audit

Business Function

Group Audit helps the Board and Executive Management meet the strategic and operational objectives of the DBS Group. We conduct independent checks to ensure that the Group's risk and control processes are adequate and effective. All our team members are highly sought-after professionals who work as trusted advisors to our clients, in all matters related to a company's internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage key relationships with senior management for the designated business portfolios on Institutional Banking Group (IBG) and/or Global Transaction Services (GTS)
• Manage audit coverage of the IBG/GTS businesses and their key risk areas including cash management, trade finance and corporate lending
• Drive digital agenda to build up the IBG/GTS audit platform for risk assessment, control testing and reporting
• Plan, manage and execute audits properly in accordance with departmental and professional standards. Manage assignments efficiently and effectively including approving/reviewing the audit plan, risk matrices, and testing strategy
• Keep abreast of emerging issues in the BU/SUs, perform on-going risk and control assessment and raise the necessary plan changes to reflect material changes in the assessments
• Actively advise and apprise Audit management of all major risk, control and regulatory issues that impact the control environment of the Bank
• Provide consultancy advice to Business / Support Units on new or revised policies and procedures so as to build up Audit's identity as a trusted advisor
• Provide recommendations, where appropriate, to enable major concerns and recommendations raised by internal and external auditors, and regulators are resolved satisfactorily
• Adhere to audit charter, audit methodology, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and relevant code of ethics, and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members

Requirements

• Minimum 6-8 years' experience with relevant business or auditing background in financial institutions, external audit firms or consulting firms
• Prior experience in risk management and control functions, auditing and data analytics would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong IT background and skills and good understanding of latest digital and data management technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, etc
• Good reporting, presentation and communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal / external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
• Be open-minded, agile and adaptable to changes
• Good knowledge of cash management and trade finance products and system will be an advantage

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

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