Director - Operational Audit - Bank

We have an opening with British Universal Bank based in Pune for Director - Operational Audit role.

Exp 15 + Years

Core Audit exp in operations with global banks

The Senior Manager Audit will:

- Oversee the execution of Audit Entity Risk Assessments, the maintenance of the associated Audit Universe, and preparation and delivery of the Annual Audit Plan.

- Effectively manage and oversee end-to-end audit activities, including planning, execution, and delivery of the annual audit plan within expected timeframes, standards, methodology, budget, and best practices.

- Drive co-ordination and collaboration across teams to make sure audit work is consistently delivered.

- Confirm audit findings and remediation plans are accurate, appropriate, and accepted by management.

- Provide constructive challenge and, as necessary, risk based advice to stakeholders.

- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships. Represent GIA in governance forums, including the preparation and presentation of associated audit packs.

Accountabilities for Business, Customers and Stakeholders:

Expertise:

- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the applicable business and regulatory environment impacting Operations, including developing trends, risks, controls, and expectations.

- Support a strong risk and conduct culture across the Group and promote awareness and sound operational and strategic decision-making.

- Critically analyse and determine key drivers of change for area of coverage and assess how these will impact GIA's engagements.

- Regularly review audit plan, including updates through continuous monitoring, to confirm focus on material risks and regulatory requirements.

Functional Knowledge & Experience

- 15+ years of relevant work experience in the Financial Services Sector, consultancy, and external audit will be considered, but is not always essential.

- Applicable knowledge of the regulatory requirements and business processes related to Operations.

- Accounting, audit, analytical, financial, project management, programming, quantitative, risk, and technology skills, qualifications or certifications.

- Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, accounting, mathematics, or social sciences.

- Preference given to qualified accountants, CIA, CISA, CFE, or ACAMS.

- Fluency in English.

- Willingness to travel.

- Mature team player who is highly professional.

- Prior knowledge of Internal Audit is desirable.

- Experience in defining and utilising data-driven techniques including data analytics, process mining & data visualization is desirable but not essential.

Problem Solving:

- Analytical and critical thinker, who can effectively manage competing priorities and complex challenges to deliver positive outcomes.

- Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze and investigate challenging scenarios and situations.