United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is hiring a First VP, Internal Audit - Compliance. In this senior role, you will lead or participate in audit projects responsible for auditing Group Compliance, playing a key advisory role as a subject matter expert. Guided by our values of being Honorable, Enterprising, United, and Committed, you will help ensure robust risk management practices across the bank.
What You'll Do
- Lead or participate in audit projects and be responsible for the audits of Group Compliance.
- Perform different types of audits such as global, thematic, or business portfolio audits of the Bank’s Head Office Operations as well as its regional subsidiaries and overseas branches.
- Plan, organize, execute, and conclude on the internal audits including the preparation of an audit plan and audit report.
- Schedule and assign work and estimate resource needs.
- Assess risks and controls and recommend business-focused solutions to improve risk management practices.
- Play an advisory role as a subject matter expert.
- Perform quality review of auditing standards of the team and make recommendations to improve audit processes and work paper documentation.
- Prepare concise summarized reports and management papers for Audit Committees and other stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
- A recognized degree.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience either in reputable auditing firms or financial institutions.
- A sound knowledge as well as familiarity with AML laws and regulatory requirements governing the businesses.
- Strong experience in risk and controls management.
- Excellent working knowledge of compliance and conduct.
- Ability to multi-task and cope with change and diversity in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to think objectively and ‘think outside the box’ when analyzing issues.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong project management skills to lead audit assignments.
Nice to Have
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CFA, ACAMS, or CPA.
- Experience with data analytics.
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.
