VP, Professional Practices and Governance, Group Audit

Overview

WHO WE ARE: As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. We are 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. We invite you to build the bank of the future and innovate the way we deliver financial services.

Join OCBC to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. In Group Audit, you’ll gain across-the-bank insights while driving impactful change. You will strengthen governance, assess risks, and contribute to the Bank’s resilience and OneGroup vision. Continuous learning opportunities make this a rewarding role for those passionate about making a difference.

Strategic Management Define and implement strategies for the PPG team to aid Group Audit in delivering its mission and vision. Maintain the Internal Audit Charter, establishing the purpose, authority and responsibility of the internal audit function. Ensure Group Audit’s alignment with the Banking Group’s objectives and governance, considering stakeholder expectations, emerging trends, and leading practices. Develop and enhance audit methodologies in line with industry best practices. Lead and contribute to advancement of audit standards and regulatory frameworks.

People Management Lead and motivate the team to ensure members have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil the attributes of the internal audit profession. Monitor KPIs for audit teams to achieve division goals. Oversee guest auditor programs to provide learning opportunities and strengthen risk awareness and control consciousness. Model bank-appropriate behaviours, champion a prudent risk and compliance culture, and cultivate an environment that supports learning and development.

Governance Assist in the preparation of the annual audit plan, budget, cost allocation and KPIs for review by the CEO and approval by the Audit Committee. Engage with the Audit Committee, the CEO, regulators, Divisional Management and external auditors as needed to discuss results, issues, concerns, and progress toward KPIs and controls. Facilitate proactive decision-making and strong risk and control culture.

Quality Assurance Support the quality assurance improvement program to assess conformance with IIA standards and the effectiveness of audit execution. Lead thematic reviews to identify key risk areas and trends related to quality assurance.

Deliverables Management Collaborate with the Group Leadership Team to create an annual risk-based audit plan aligned to strategy, business model and operating environment. Monitor plan execution, manage budgets, report progress, and adjust the plan for emerging risks or regulatory developments. Track Division KPIs and periodically report governance, risk and control issues with resolutions and annual control assessments.

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance or related field. Minimum of 10 years in internal audit within financial services, preferably in Professional Practices, Audit Methodology, Quality Assurance, Planning and Governance Reporting. Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization. Excellent writing, clear and concise communication, and attention to detail. Analytical, with problem-solving, multi-tasking and time-management capabilities.

Group Audit provides independent and objective assurance that the bank’s risk management, governance and internal control processes operate effectively to support strategic ambitions. You may join 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 makes audit an artform.

• 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 the needs of our customers.
• Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team.

Your opportunity starts here. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we’ll get in touch if there’s a role that matches.

As the longest established Singapore bank (since 1932), we offer regional coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, with a presence in New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets, with high credit ratings. We also offer private banking through Bank of Singapore and life insurance through Great Eastern Holdings.