Audit Manager

Job description / Role

To undertake risk assessments and perform or lead, where directed, internal audit engagements of diverse business units or functions to deliver the audit plan established in conjunction with relevant members of the Functional Teams.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
* Establish and develop effective working relationships with Management of business units for which incumbent has risk assessment responsibility.
* Act as liaison with Management to ensure full understanding of business strategy, plans, products, performance and risk-related issues at business unit level and communicating these to the relevant Functional Team members via bottom-up continuing risk assessments and dialogue.
* Perform, support or lead where directed, the planning, fieldwork, and reporting of internal audit engagements to deliver agreed assurance objectives to established standards and timelines.
* Provide non-assurance services to business units where required, through participation on advisory engagements / special projects within the Group.
* Where undertaking the role of Team Leader, provide interim performance feedback to team members.
* Share knowledge, skills and experience with team members to guide and assist in their development.
* To identify, clearly document and escalate significant issues.

Requirements

* Professional auditors or business practitioners with core audit / business skills, particularly Credit and Compliance. Prior relationship management related experience and knowledge of the Client Coverage business segments is preferable.
* Effective collaborative skills that contribute to positive working relationships with counterparts in Group Audit and the business.
* Demonstrates ability to work independently and seek guidance when needed.
* Demonstrates ability to multi-task without loss of quality.
* Flexibility to work across different functions and situations globally, and change priorities at short notice.
* Demonstrates ability to think objectively and ""think outside the box"" when analyzing issues and recommending / developing solutions.
* Effective oral communication skills.
* Written communication skills of a high standard.
* Ability to foster a participative and cooperative work environment.
* Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the Group's core values.
* Engagement in professional certification activities, including completion of mandatory Bank-sponsored industry certification (e.g. credit etc.) where appropriate.
* Professional audit certification encouraged.
* Ability to commit to approx 40% business travel.
* Ability to perform role of 'Change Leader'.

How To Apply
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Closing Dates
The closing date for applications is 28/01/2015. Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.

Diversity & Inclusion
Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

About the Company

Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.

Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.

In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions.