Audit Manager, Transaction Banking Operations

**JOB SUMMARY**
- Group Internal Audit (GIA) is looking for an exceptional and dynamic Audit Manager to join our Transaction Banking Operations team within the Technology and Operations portfolio.
- This global role includes leading and executing audits (both stand-alone and integrated with other audit functions) supporting the Group Operations and Operational Resilience portfolio.
- The role offers opportunities to work on diverse audits such as change and transformation, business integrated, as well as regulatory-driven reviews. There will also be regular engagement with both Group and Country senior stakeholders.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Business**
- Lead audits or participate as a Team Member to deliver audits.
- As a Team Lead, drive the audit, ensuring that resources are well-coordinated with appropriate time allocation for the audit work, and outcomes and expectations are clearly defined. Ensure that key risks are considered during audit planning, and high-quality audit work is produced. This includes the planning documentation, detailed and accurate documentation of test results, and clear and factual audit issues. Support the Team Manager in drafting the audit report.
- As a Team Member, support the Team Leader / Team Manager by executing audit planning, fieldwork and reporting for work assigned in an efficient and effective manner such that audit work meets the given budget, quality standards and timelines. Draft the audit programme, audit observations / issues and support team leader/ team manager in preparing the audit report.
- Evaluate quantitative and qualitative data (using data analytics) to diagnose underlying issues, patterns and root causes.
- Ensure timely and open communication throughout the audit process, within GIA and with the auditee. Monitor and track assigned audit issues and action plans, and report overdue items to the Head of Audit (HOA) for resolution. Monitor and escalate when high risk issues are not likely to be resolved within the agreed timeframe.**People & Talent**
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external Transaction Banking Operations stakeholders to understand key business developments, identify emerging risks, and facilitate execution of audit work.
- Demonstrate proactivity and positive engagement during team calls.

**Risk Management**
- Complete relevant risk assessment activities in a timely manner to capture changes in risk profiles.
- Perform continuous monitoring of key risks in the Transaction Banking Operations portfolio.
- Utilise the risk assessment process and stakeholder engagement to determine a risk-based audit plan.

**Regulatory & Business Conduct**
- Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
- Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
- Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

**Key Stakeholders**
- Designated Transaction Banking Operations stakeholders, typically related to individual audit assignments and the assigned portfolio; and
- GIA stakeholders - team leaders, team members, team managers, Product, Functional, Country and Regional Heads of Audit.

**Qualifications**
- Education Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent.
- Training Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in the Banking and Financial Services industry.

**Role Specific Technical Competencies**
- Internal Audit
- Data Analytics
- Change and Transformation
- English (Written/Spoken)
- Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- Strong background in internal or external audit with a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in the Banking and Financial Services industry.
- Knowledge and experience in Transaction Banking (Trade or Cash) Operations is preferred.
- Proficiency in data analytical tools (i.e. Power BI, VBA in MS Excel, and Tableau) or exposure to auditing change programmes will be advantageous.
- Experience in executing a risk-based Audit Methodology, or a similar methodological approach.
- Excellent written and verbal skills to succinctly communicate complicated technical issues in business terms.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- High degree of responsibility, self-motivated, requiring mínimal supervision and direction.
- Proactive with a passion for continuous learning.
- Willing to commit to up to 10% of business travel (if required).

**About Standard Chartered**
- We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge