Audit Manager, TPRM and Operational Risk Management

Overview

Audit Manager, TPRM and Operational Risk Management at Standard Chartered. Group Internal Audit (GIA) is seeking an exceptional and dynamic Audit Manager to join the Third Parties and Operational Risk Team. This role provides exposure to auditing and risk management of Third Party and the Operational Risk Management Framework at a global scale and offers significant career development opportunities.

We engage Third Parties for a wide variety of goods and services to effectively run our business. All Third Party engagements must be managed appropriately in accordance with the underlying risks throughout the lifecycle—from sourcing, onboarding, vendor management to exit. This role primarily focuses on auditing Third Party risks from a Group perspective and the effectiveness of our Second Line of Defence particularly for Operational Risks. The role involves complex audits such as cross-functional and multi-location high risk audits and interaction with Group and Country Stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Team Leader overseeing the planning and execution of the audit, maintaining the audit budget, drafting audit programmes, audit issues and the audit report.
• Act as a Team Member on assigned audit work involving Third Party Risk across the Group; support the Team Leader/Team Manager by executing audit planning, fieldwork and reporting to meet budget, quality standards and timelines.
• Ensure scoping of audit work addresses key risks identified in risk assessments and audit planning, and meets regulatory requirements applicable to GIA.
• Escalate delays in audit execution to HOA, auditee management and GIA management in a timely manner.
• Apply GIA methodology standards and use the GIA system in all assigned activity.
• Evaluate quantitative and qualitative data (including data analytics) to diagnose underlying issues, patterns and root causes.
• Monitor/track assigned audit issues and action plans; report overdue items to Head of Audit (HOA) for resolution.
• Provide Third Party and ORMF SME knowledge to GIA audit teams and offer continuous monitoring support to HOA; raise issues outside formal audits to expedite rectification of control weaknesses.
• Support updating risk assessments to reflect changes in risk profiles and propose changes to the audit plan as appropriate.
• Raise issues/concerns outside the normal audit process when necessary and review MI/reports to stay updated on key business trends.

Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of audit experience, preferably with Third Party risks (Outsourcing, Procurement or Third Party Risk Management) in a Bank of global scale or Big-4 firm.
• Experience in vendor onsite reviews across various vendor services; familiarity with technology vendors (e.g., cloud) is an advantage.
• Understanding of Third Party or Outsourcing risks across business strategy, plans, products and performance.
• Strong leadership capabilities; experienced in leading/managing audit assignments.
• Data analytics skills and experience preferred.
• Ability to raise/escalate issues proactively and professionally; capable of working independently and meeting tight timelines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and objectively analyse information and think creatively to support audit results.
• Initiative and adaptability to work across teams; strong time and project management skills.
• CIA or CISA certification is preferred.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Audit – Team Leading experience
• Third Party Risk Management
• Operational Risk Management Framework
• Data Analytics

About Standard Chartered

We are an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our diverse workforce. We value inclusion and strive to be here for good.

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits supporting wellbeing, including retirement savings, medical and life insurance; generous time-off; flexible working options; wellbeing support; continuous learning and development; and an inclusive, values-driven culture.

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