Job Summary

This role may be based in Singapore, Malaysia and Hongkong. During the application process, candidates should select only a country in which the role is based.

Group Internal Audit & Investigations (GIAI) is looking for an experienced and dynamic senior audit professional with deep knowledge of Compliance risk, including regulatory compliance and conductand the associated governance and control environment.
The role-holder will be a senior member of the Functions Compliance and conduct team, providing independent assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls across Compliance and Conduct globally.
The Senior Audit Manager will lead complex, cross-border audits; shape risk assessment and audit planning; provide subject matter expertise; and engage senior stakeholders to drive clear, sustainable outcomes.
We aim to be auditors of the future: forward-looking, agile and focused on smarter auditing through data analytics, technology and responsible use of AI. The role challenges established thinking and contributes to the future of banking and internal audit.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver high-quality Compliance audits, acting as Team Lead or senior subject matter expert as required, while minimising unnecessary disruption to the business.
Take end-to-end accountability for assigned audits, including scoping, planning, resourcing, fieldwork, issue development, stakeholder engagement, reporting and post-audit follow-up, in line with GIA methodology, budget and timelines.
Set clear direction for audit teams, review and challenge audit work, and ensure conclusions are supported by sufficient evidence and focused on the areas of greatest risk.
Identify control gaps and emerging risks, articulate their impact and root causes clearly, agree issues with senior management, and secure measurable and sustainable management action plans.
Provide subject matter expertise across Compliance risk, including relevant regulatory obligations, frameworks, governance, risk assessment, monitoring, surveillance, advisory and control room processes.
Oversee validation of audit issues and assess whether management actions address the underlying risk and are supported by appropriate evidence before closure.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of GIA through data-led auditing, reusable analytics, smarter testing approaches and practical use of technology and AI.

Strategy

Ensure audits within the assigned portfolio address the key risks identified through continuous risk assessment and audit planning and meet relevant regulatory requirements and expectations.
Contribute to the Compliance audit strategy, annual plan and portfolio prioritisation by bringing together internal risk insights, regulatory developments, business change and external trends.
Maintain the independence and objectivity of the audit team and ensure engagements are delivered in accordance with the Audit Charter.

Business

Develop a strong understanding of the Group’s businesses, products, geographies and Compliance risk profile to provide relevant and commercially informed audit challenge.
Manage assigned audit budgets, resources and milestones, escalating constraints early and taking action to protect quality and delivery.
Build constructive relationships with senior stakeholders while maintaining independent challenge and clear accountability for control improvement.

Processes

Lead assigned audit work across the Group and coordinate effectively with country, business, product, technology and specialist audit teams.
Define audit scope and testing strategies that are risk-based, proportionate and responsive to regulatory expectations and material business change.
Provide clear guidance, detailed review and effective supervision so that audit deliverables meet required quality standards and timelines.
Apply strong business, technical and audit judgement to challenge evidence, assess control effectiveness and reach balanced conclusions.
Promote consistent adherence to GIA methodology and systems and support improvements where existing approaches can be made clearer, more efficient or more insightful.
Monitor delivery of agreed audit actions, advise action owners on closure expectations without assuming management responsibility, and escalate unresolved or overdue matters.
Use data analytics and other technology-enabled techniques to improve risk identification, testing coverage and the quality of audit insight.

People & Talent

Lead, coach and develop audit team members through clear objective-setting, timely feedback, on-the-job support and knowledge sharing.
Create an inclusive environment that encourages constructive challenge, collaboration and continuous learning across geographies and disciplines.
Provide fair and evidence-based feedback at the end of assignments and support development planning for team members.
Maintain relevant technical and leadership capabilities through ongoing professional development and completion of required training.
Contribute to capability building within GIA by sharing Compliance knowledge, audit techniques, analytics and lessons learned.

Risk Management

Own or support continuous risk assessment for the assigned portfolio, identifying changes in risk profile promptly and proposing changes to audit coverage where appropriate.
Promote early identification and escalation of significant risks, control concerns, trends and developments, including matters arising outside the normal audit process.
Adopt an anticipatory approach through senior stakeholder engagement, review of management information, regulatory developments and monitoring of the external environment.
Assess how strategic change, new products, technology, data, third-party arrangements and regulatory developments may affect the Compliance control environment.

Governance

Manage relationships with relevant portfolio stakeholders and maintain sufficient engagement to understand changes affecting the risk and control environment.
Use professional networks and cross-functional relationships to improve coordination, share insights and support effective audit outcomes.
Escalate delays, quality concerns and unresolved matters promptly to auditee management and GIA management.
Communicate complex issues, risks and root causes clearly to senior and non-specialist audiences, using concise and evidence-based messaging.
Provide clear and timely reporting on audit progress, themes, emerging risks and portfolio-level insights to relevant GIA governance forums.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
Take personal responsibility for embedding high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank, including compliance in letter and spirit with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
Identify, escalate, mitigate and support the resolution of risk, conduct and compliance matters effectively and collaboratively.

Key Stakeholders

Senior Compliance and Conduct stakeholders across Group, business, function and country teams.
GIA stakeholders, including Heads of Audit, Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers, Team Leaders, audit team members and specialist teams.
Relevant Risk, Compliance, Operations, Technology, Data and business stakeholders, depending on audit scope.

Our Ideal Candidate

10+ years of experience with internal audit, regulatory, risk or Compliance within a complex international financial institution, professional services firm or regulatory body.
Strong knowledge of Compliance risk and controls. Experience in one or more areas such as regulatory compliance, conduct, surveillance, conflicts of interest, regulatory change or Compliance governance is desirable.
Proven experience leading complex, multi-jurisdictional audits or assurance reviews and engaging senior stakeholders on difficult or judgement-based matters.
Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, risk assessment, control evaluation, issue development and action validation.
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, connect themes across businesses and geographies, and translate complex matters into clear audit conclusions.
Experience using data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques. Familiarity with responsible use of AI in audit or assurance would be advantageous.
Strong written and verbal business communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior levels.
A relevant professional qualification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, ACAMS or an equivalent risk, audit or Compliance qualification is preferred.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

Internal Audit and Assurance Leadership
Compliance Risk Management and Regulatory Frameworks
Governance, Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation
Audit Issue Development and Validation
Senior Stakeholder Management and Influencing
Data Analytics, Technology and AI-enabled Auditing
People Leadership and Team Development

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 and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together We

Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What We Offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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