Regional Head of Internal Audit Practices, Executive Director

7 months ago


Singapur, Singapore JPMorgan Chase & Co. Full time

The Regional Head of Internal Audit Practices reports to the Regional Chief Auditor with dual accountability to the Global Head of Practices. This role is a member of the Audit Leadership Team and the senior leadership team who are each direct reports to an Audit Operating Committee member.

As Regional Head of Internal Audit Practices, Executive Director within our APAC Audit team, you will be responsible for regional leadership of our Audit Practice, driving and executing the regional Practices agenda items including methodology, regulatory engagement, reporting & control and quality assurance. You will be responsible for achieving this is a manner that meets all regional regulatory requirements yet is consistent with global expectations and with driving and influencing positive change throughout the department. You will provide value by developing trusted relationships with business executives, global Audit Management, Internal Audit staff and regulators and must possess the ability to influence and lead change.

Job responsibilities:

Leading the development of the Regional Internal Audit practice objectives and strategic direction, ensuring consistency with the global practice objectives and strategy Providing thought leadership and respectfully challenge as appropriate on methodology, tools, processes etc., acting to ensure that any regional variances are recognized to represent additional activities required by local regulators Assessing and enhancing core Internal Audit practices to meet the expectations of Institute of Internal Auditors standards, the firm, and global regulatory agencies, with particular attention to local regulatory requirements that might be incremental or different from global standards Being a subject matter expert on Internal Audit methodology, policies, processes and toolsets in order to respond to incoming queries and drive efficiency and consistency. Provide strategic Practices direction on emerging risks or issues that Internal Audit must address Active participation and representation of the region in the key forums to input into the change agenda. Ensure that the region supported is aware of all relevant audit methodology and toolset changes to eliminate confusion and promote a common understanding Leading, influencing and overseeing the regional implementation of tools, metrics and reporting to monitor adherence to audit policies and standards and completion of the audit plan, including regular analysis of results Strategic ownership of the resource and talent in the Regional Practices Team. Activities may include recruiting, assigning and counselling team members as well as performing job analysis for each role, clearly identifying and articulating responsibilities of each role, together with required skill-sets, qualifications etc. Building and maintaining close and effective relationships with the firm’s external auditors and with regulators in the Region. Direct the regional Audit regulatory interaction, including support of Audit regulatory request responses, exam status monitoring, and regulatory issue closure validation Supporting an effective Quality Assurance program by proactively reviewing their work and conclusions for regional applicability, and sharing with regional audit management to ensure globally consistent audit methodology is followed across all locations Working closely with the Audit Leadership Team and the Regional Chief Auditor to initiate and drive strategic initiatives and projects Identifying, escalating and if necessary remediating potential issues with regards to audit execution, regulatory interaction and general matters in a timely manner to understand the root cause, prevent recurrence and help create solutions

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience including Audit and/or Financial Services, with at least 10 years managing and leading teams  Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or similar Proven ability to work and think with a global as well as regional mindset with a track record of global partnership and influence In-depth understanding of audit practices and methodologies, internal controls, and risk assessment and management processes. Uses this knowledge to identify opportunities for improvement Broad experience of managing operational processes required to run a large business function. This should include technology infrastructure, internal and external reporting, regulatory exam management, real estate strategy and talent planning. Strategic and visionary in anticipating risk issues for different businesses units within the Audit function Effective ‘fact based’ decision making skills with the ability to secure support at all levels Operates with a sense of urgency, provides credible challenge as needed to all levels of management Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and in a way that is appropriate to the audience Demonstrated leader with excellent management skills and ability to cultivate a strong team work environment Experience driving and delivering strategic improvements and measurable change

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Commercially astute, with a track record of making commercially viable business decision Effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and assess and change priorities as needed Able to demonstrate a general understanding and working knowledge of all banking business areas

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