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Head of Audit, Technology Infrastructure Services

Employer
Standard Chartered Bank Ltd
Location
India, IN
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 23, 2019

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Job Role
Auditor
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Contribute to the GIA risk assessment and design the subsequent risk-based audit plan for the assigned portfolio; Audits assigned to the individual in the GIA audit plan should address the key risks identified in the detailed risk assessment and in the audit planning process, and meet relevant regulatory requirements and expectations that are required to be covered by GIA; Consider whether the assigned audit plan remains relevant throughout the year as the risk profile of the business changes. Propose changes as appropriate; and Ensure that audit team operates in line with the Audit Charter during engagements, remains independent from management and free from interference. Business (Budget) Effectively manage the cost of assigned audits within the allocated budget for audit engagements; and Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and optimal productivity of assigned audit engagements. Audit Delivery To act as Team Manager on assigned audit work involving Technology Infrastructure Services risk across the Group. This will entail managing the Team Leader and junior colleagues working on the audit to deliver the Audit Planning Memo, Process Risks Controls Matrix, agree issues and action plans with management and submission of draft report to the Team Manager for review; Provide clear guidance, detailed review and supervision of the audit teams work so that audit deliverables meet quality standards and timelines in line with the GIA methodology; Provide guidance on business/audit technical knowledge and management skills to team leaders and team members to enable them to effectively deliver their assigned contributions for an audit; Provide technical input and challenge on audit work being undertaken within the scope of assigned product / country area of responsibility. This will include working with the audit team to produce outputs of high quality which address the areas of greatest risk; Support adherence to the GIA methodology in all areas of the audit engagement, as well as raising awareness and understanding of the methodology; Demonstrate sound knowledge of both business/technical areas and expert knowledge in the audit process, including the GIA system, so that audit work is carried out to a high standard that meets all methodology and GIA system requirements; Take the lead in presenting the draft report in the GIA report review process (to the tollgate or report approver); and Monitor the implementation/delivery of the agreed issues/audit plans for the audits assigned, understanding the key risks arising, provide advice on resolution of issues to auditees/action plan owners and escalate audit findings that remain unresolved. Risk Assessment Update the assigned Continuous Risk Assessment on a regular basis to identify changes in risk profiles and document these in a timely manner, proposing changes to the assigned audit plan, as appropriate; Promote early identification and escalation of risks, issues, trends and developments to relevant stakeholders. Be prepared to raise issues/concerns outside the normal audit process; Attend relevant meetings relevant to assigned country / product area (e.g. Management Groups and Committees) provide insights and meaningful challenge, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, discussed and timely remediation plans are put in place; Adopt an anticipatory approach to risk assessment through stakeholder engagement and monitoring of the external environment to improve audit planning; and Review MI and reports regularly to keep up-to-date with key trends within the business and audit deliverables. Stakeholder Management Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the management of business units which fall under portfolio responsibility. Successfully manage external stakeholders such as regulators and reviewers. People and Talent Demonstrate strong leadership and ability to motivate and guide audit Team Leaders and members; Share knowledge to increase specialism within the function; Influence change within the department by highlighting potential enhancements; Identify growth areas on an ongoing basis and identify how best to develop them; Provide performance feedback, as appropriate, to Team Leaders at the end of an audit. Review and agree the feedback provided for team members with the Team Leader; Identify and successfully complete key internal training for self-development; proactively seek an external lens to support delivery of meaningful audit work. Facilitate the development of audit team members by providing on the job training and recommending formal training to support GIA activities; and Proactively spot talent for GIA. Governance Manage the relevant Product/Country clients, and establish good working relationships to help the businesses improve the control environment and keep updated with changes in the business impacting their risk profile; Propose changes to audit plans, so the audit plan remains relevant; Lead by example on how to communicate audit-related matters and resolve any conflict between auditors and auditees during the course of an audit. Use networks and relationships to build engagement and achieve results; Escalate delays in the execution of audit work, both to auditee management and GIA management; role model this behaviour to Team Leaders; Be able to clearly explain issues identified along with the risks and root causes to GIA and business management, using language designed to be understood by non-experts; and Manage the relevant Product/Country stakeholders, as appropriate, and establish good working relationships to help the businesses improve the control environment and keep updated with changes in the business impacting their risk profile. Regulatory & Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Groups Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Support GIA to achieve the outcomes set out in the Banks Conduct Principles. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. Key Stakeholders Designated business stakeholders, typically related to assigned portfolio; and GIA stakeholders team leaders, team members, team managers, Product, Functional, Country and Regional Heads of Audit. Other Responsibilities Embed Here for good and Groups brand and values in GIA; and Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures. Apply now to join the Bank for those with big career ambitions.

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