Head of Country Audit

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Head of Country Audit /Enhanced Vetting role 

Establishes, directs, oversees and delivers the overall audit approach and resulting plans for a Global Business, Global Function or Region. The role is a key member of the Global Business line Global Internal Audit (GBL GIA) Executive Committee and attends relevant Risk/Audit and Risk Management Committees.

Principal responsibilities

• Identify and assess developments in xx country and assess impact on HSBC and GBL GIA audit coverage.

• Ensure that GBL GIA audit coverage in respect of their country is sufficient in terms of depth and breadth.

• Design an audit approach and detailed programs to assess the management of their country.

• Lead and contribute to related audit work, supporting other audit teams as appropriate.

• Contribute to the optimisation of methodology and coverage reflecting best practice and regulatory requirements (including review of regulator consultations, with defined requirements for Internal Audit functions).

• Manage the follow-up, tracking and reporting of relevant audit issues.

• Identify and communicate areas of risk relevant to their country, including ‘hot topics’ for consideration in ongoing risk assessments.

• Deliver regulatory and business insight in respect of their country as part of GBL GIA’s continuous assessment process.

• Maintain on-going, consistent interaction with executive and senior management of relevant business areas.

• Escalate significant issues to executive audit and business management.

• Identify new opportunities where Audit can add value, maintaining up to date knowledge.

• Deliver fair outcomes for our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of fGIAncial markets.

• Significantly influences the scope and extent of GBL GIA coverage to ensure that GBL GIA is leading edge in the identification and assessment of emerging risks within their country.

• Work with and across audit teams to better share trends and risks emerging across HSBC; to break down silos.

• Lead a team of audit professionals. Provide clear direction and support to the team.

• Establish and promote policies to attract, retain and motive high calibre individuals. Including talent and succession planning, performance management and employee engagement.

• Provide management direction and support to foster effective selection, development and reward of subordGIAtes.

• Has a comprehensive understanding of HSBC operational risk policies and internal control procedures, to ensure that these are properly considered in discharging responsibilities.

• Identify areas where changes are required to GBL GIA methodology practices and coverage to comply with regulatory requirements or industry best practice; coordGIAte GBL GIA consultation responses as required.

• Supports and promotes the quality assurance programme.

• Ensures Audit services are provided as appropriate to internal client needs.

• Manage complex issues and develop resolutions.

• Understands the consequences of legal compliance and governance issues.

• Reviews and concurs with dispensation requests.

Requirements

• Excellent command in written and spoken English & Korean.
• Audit related license and qualified evidences for internal control like CAMS is preferred.
• At least 7 years’ experiences in internal control area are required.