Chief Internal Auditor

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies Required

• Relevant training in Corporate & Institutional Banking, Credit Risk, Financial Markets, Transaction Banking or Internal Audit.
  

• Professional qualification as a chartered accountant and membership to CPA and other professional certifications such as CIA and ACCA would be an added advantage.
  

• Minimum 10–12 years’ banking experience, with at least 5 years in Corporate & Institutional Banking, Credit Risk, Financial Markets or Internal Audit
  

• Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan covering all CIB and FM activities, including large corporates, structured finance, trade finance, treasury-related corporate products, and transaction banking.
  

• Lead complex audits and thematic review
  

• Provide independent advisory support on new CIB and FM products, structured finance transactions, process redesign, and system enhancements.
  

• Offer early risk input during product development and strategic initiatives without compromising audit independence.
  

• Identify emerging risks and provide proactive recommendations to strengthen controls and operational resilience.
  

• Monitor regulatory developments affecting CIB and FM activities and ensure audit coverage remains aligned to supervisory expectations.
  

• Engage with regulators and external auditors on matters relating to CIB and FM audit coverage.
  

• Support continuous improvement of risk management practices within the first and second lines of defense.
  

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with CIB Business Heads, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Operations.
  

• Act as a trusted advisor while maintaining professional independence and objectivity.
  

• Promote a strong risk and control culture across the CIB business.