Description:

- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the audit of core shared services areasincluding Compliance, Banking Operations, Payments, Human Resources, Trade finance, and related functionsacross the bank.

- As a senior audit executive, drive the development and execution of audit strategies, ensuring robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

- Advise senior management on risk mitigation, process improvement, and best practices, contributing to the banks overall governance and control environment.

Key Result Areas:

- Develop and implement shortand long-term audit strategies for shared services, aligned with the banks objectives and regulatory requirements.

- Lead comprehensive risk assessments and audits of complex, cross-functional processes in Compliance, Operations, Payments, HR, and related domains.

- Advise and influence senior stakeholders (including Group/Division Heads and C-suite executives) on risk, control, and process optimization, ensuring timely closure of control gaps.

- Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of audits, reviews, and investigations, ensuring high standards of accuracy, completeness, and actionable recommendations.

- Provide expert consultancy to business units on new product development, process reengineering, and regulatory change management.

- Present audit findings and prioritized risks to executive management and the Board Audit Committee, ensuring clarity, precision, and strategic insight.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness across the organization.

- Mentor and develop audit teams, promoting professional growth and upskilling in a dynamic environment.

- Ensure consistency and excellence in audit methodology, reporting, and stakeholder engagement bank-wide.

- Identify and address weaknesses in controls and processes, recommending and overseeing the implementation of effective remediation plans.

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant / CPA / CIA / ACAMS or equivalent, with a minimum of 10+ years of audit experience in the banking sector, including significant exposure to Compliance functions and banking operations.

- Demonstrated leadership in managing large audit teams and complex audit projects.

- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk management frameworks, and best practices in Compliance, Operations, Payments, and HR.

- Experience with data analytics, CAATs, and continuous auditing/monitoring tools.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills at the executive level.

- Proven ability to drive change, influence senior leaders, and deliver results in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

- Additional certifications (e., CISA) and experience in digital banking or technology risk are advantageous.