Vp/avp, 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. This role encompasses dealing with business teams (e.g. consumer banking, wealth management) across DBS network and working closely with various audit teams across the regions.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and conduct reviews for consumer banking business, with primary focus on consumer lending, cards, payments; and in the areas of Financial Crime (including AML/CFT, Sanctions and Fraud) within/across business and support functions.
- Evaluate internal controls design for its effectiveness and identify gaps from the review of business processes in accordance with the annual audit plan, audit methodology and IIA standards
- Analyse and validate red flags and exceptions generated from Dynamic Risk Assessment and Analytics tools
- Escalate issues and ensure concise and clear audit findings and reports are presented on a timely basis.
- Provide concise audit findings, present reports on a timely basis and deliver the audits to completion within established timelines.
- Keep abreast on the development of regulatory, industry development through continuous monitoring and auditing.
- Partner with audit colleagues in the other relevant specialist teams to ensure efficient and consistent audit coverage, promote knowledge sharing and best practices across Group Audit.

**Requirements**:

- Degree qualification, with at least 8-11 years’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably with relevant experience in consumer banking, lending, regulatory compliance and AML/CFT & Sanctions of consumer banking businesses.
- Relevant experience on data driven projects is preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of consumer banking business, products, channels and their associated risks as well as knowledge in regulatory compliance and AML/CFT & Sanctions in businesses and their associated risks
- Ability to work independently and effectively with multiple priorities
- Self-motivated, and demonstrates the initiative & ability to work independently.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), i.e., able to articulate key messages effectively.
- Proven robust analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Professional qualifications (Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)) are preferred. Other professional qualifications (e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)) or AML professional qualifications would be desirable.

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