Auditor Group Audit(GA) CB & IB Operations and Controls Team

 
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In Scope of Position based Promotions (INTERNAL only)


Job Title- Auditor Group Audit(GA) CB & IB Operations and Controls Team

Location- Bengaluru, India

Corporate Title- Associate


Role Description
The GA function is a professional, business focused, proactive risk-based global audit team that operates with transparency, integrity and independence, and assists the Banks business and infrastructure areas to identify key control weaknesses. Focused on identifying potential risk exposure, the function offers vital insights into the adequacy of the design and the operating effectiveness of systems of internal control. A global function operating from four hub locations (London, New York, Frankfurt and Singapore) and 30 other locations globally, Group Audit is increasingly relied upon by banking regulators to provide independent, consistent and objective assurance.

As an Associate Auditor in the global Corporate Bank & Investment Bank Operations and Control (CB & IB Ops and Cntrl) team you will work with management and staff within Group Audit based in India, Germany, United Kingdom and as part of wider global CB & IB Operations and Control team to deliver audits performed regionally and globally. You will become an integral member of a diverse high-performance GA team, providing Subject Matter Expert support on various operational topics for other audit teams on operational controls as part of the holistic front to back audit review process. The GA CB & IB Operations and Control team primarily is responsible for review of utility operations functions such as Reference Data Services, Lending Operations, Audit Confirmations , Tax Operations, Reconciliations Processing, Transaction Surveillance Operations, Collateral (Margin) Operations, Regulatory Reporting Operations, Client Assets, Central & Risk Functions, Global Network Management Operations which support processes across business lines of Corporate Bank and Investment Bank. Responsibility for coverage of this broad portfolio is split between three Principal Audit Managers (PAMs) globally.

This role reports into the PAM based in Bengaluru office responsible for the audit portfolio of Lending Operations, Operations Reference Data Services, Tax Operations and Audit Confirmations. They in turn report to the Global Chief Auditor (CA) for CDO, further reporting into Head of Audit (HOA) who has direct reporting into Global Head of Group Audit (GHGA).


What we'll offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that youll enjoy.

Best in class leave policy.

Gender neutral parental leaves

100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)

Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents

Accident and Term life Insurance

Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to GA CB & IB Operations and Controls managed audits in accordance with Group Audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework.

Document process flows, identify risks, assess controls and perform audit testing within the audit application; track and validate closure of internal audit issues and regulatory observations within the application.

Complete all work assignments on a timely basis, including activity assigned on planned audits, ad hoc projects and special investigations.

Contribute to the continuous monitoring and SME framework of the GA CB & IB Operations and Control environment, periodic update of auditable area risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit planning process as required.

Work on ad hoc projects including methodology enhancements and regulatory inquiries. Further work on an integrated basis with fellow team members both locally and globally.

Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and other Infrastructure support areas as well as work in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally.

Develop and maintain broad regulatory knowledge and experience. Stay abreast of developments within the bank and its strategy, business/industry changes and their effect on the teams audit plan, audit methodology and risk assessments.

Your skills and experience

Preferably educated to degree level with relevant work experience, ideally in an internal or external audit role. Bank or finance experience is preferred, but experience from other industry sectors considered, in particular where a nexus to operations type process and controls can be demonstrated. An overall experience of 5+ years is required, ideally coupled with a professional certification (e.g., ACA, CPA, CIA, CFE, ACAMS etc.).

Good knowledge of key banking products and/or operations lifecycle (e.g., Reconciliations, Reference Data, Lending, Regulatory Reporting, Tax Operations) is beneficial.

The ability to multi-task assignments and prioritize workloads with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

An ability and willingness to work in a high-pressure environment and deliver under tight deadlines and defined budgets to agreed targets.

A firm commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards, driving integrated working practices.

Innovative mindset and ability to develop ideas which can be implemented with a positive impact for the Bank, GA or the CDO team overall.

How we'll support you

Training and development to help you excel in your career.

Coaching and support from experts in our team.

A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.

A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.