Head, Transformation Audit

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Overview

As Singapore’s longest established bank, OCBC has been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation, leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. Our strategic ambition is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. Join OCBC to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration.

In Group Audit, you’ll gain insights across the Bank, strengthen governance, assess risks, and contribute to the Bank’s resilience and OneGroup vision. With continuous learning opportunities, this is a rewarding role for those passionate about making a difference.

Why Join

Join OCBC to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. In Group Audit, you’ll enjoy a unique perspective across the Bank, gaining insights into diverse functions while driving impactful change. It’s an opportunity to strengthen governance, assess risks, and contribute to the Bank’s resilience and OneGroup vision. With continuous learning opportunities, it’s a rewarding role for those passionate about making a difference.

What You Do

Audit Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive third-line assurance strategy for the change and transformation governance audit portfolio.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of change and transformation governance, audit processes, and relevant business areas.
• Develop and implement strategic audit plans, aligning with OCBC Group’s strategic goals, industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Provide transparent reporting of audit results, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, with a focus on governance risks and controls.
• Manage and resolve conflicts arising from audit findings, working closely with stakeholders and other departments.
• Effectively manage audit resources and budget, allocating resources to address related risks.
• Provide oversight for special projects and advisory engagements related to governance assessments and reviews.
• Provide updates and insights to support regular reporting on change and transformation governance areas to the audit committees and other relevant forums.

Stakeholder Management

• Understand and assess the needs, concerns, and risks of various stakeholders, including business units and external regulators.
• Establish channels for stakeholders to provide feedback on audit processes and findings, helping refine audit practices and address concerns promptly.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout the audit planning process, soliciting their input and insights on key areas of focus and risk assessment to enable a collaborative and informed approach.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and reliability to build and maintain trust with stakeholders, addressing concerns proactively and ensuring confidentiality.

People Management

• Inspire and motivate the audit team to achieve high performance and align with the Division's strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the audit team, ensuring they stay up to date with the latest trends and audit methodologies.
• Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork across departments, audit client teams and other Group Audit functional and business teams.
• Build a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new technologies, data analytics techniques, and audit methodologies to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Lead and manage change initiatives effectively, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour (including adherence to professional standards and internal guidelines), serving as a role model for the audit team.

Who You Work With

Group Audit provides independent and objective assurance that the bank’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. You could work with teams across Global Markets, Risk & Finance Audit, Global Wholesale Banking Audit, Group Governance and Corporate Functions Audit & Investigation, Governance and Investigation, Global Consumer and Private Banking Audit, Group Digital and Operations Technology Audit, Professional Practice and Governance, or Audit Analytics. Your work with clients from around the world drives innovation and elevates audit effectiveness.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, information systems or a related discipline.
• PRINCE2 and PMI certification holder and/or equivalent relevant audit qualification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor).
• At least 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, with more than 8 years of specialization in internal audit.
• Proven track record of auditing or delivering complex programmes/projects.
• Audit methodologies: proficiency in risk-based auditing, control assessments, and continuous auditing.
• Data analysis skills: proficient in analysing data and using analytics tools to assess automated/digital controls.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical issues clearly and concisely.
• High level of integrity, drive, and sense of urgency.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with experience in analysing complex processes and identifying risks.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in managing audit teams.
• Ability to think ahead and plan for the longer term, with experience in developing strategic change and transformation governance audit strategy, methodology and audit programs.
• Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in audit work executed by the team.
• Willing to travel 10%-20% (primarily regional).

About OCBC

Singapore’s longest established bank, we’ve been helping people and businesses get what they want from life since 1932. We provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation, embracing technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. Our focus remains to be Simply Spot On in everything we do. We invite you to innovate needs-based financial services, work in friendly, supportive teams, and build lasting value in your community.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are cared for as much as the needs of our customers.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Banking

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