Audit Manager - Regulatory Compliance, Conduct & Legal (RCCL) Audit, Asia and Middle East

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The primary role of Global Internal Audit (GIA) is to help the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the HSBC Group. GIA provides independent and objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Group’s framework of risk management, control, and governance processes. GIA possesses specialized capabilities and skills through its versatile, inquisitive, and diverse team of global professionals.

We are currently seeking an Audit Manager to join the Regulatory Compliance, Conduct and Legal (RCCL) Asia and Middle East (AME) audit team based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for general audit activities across the Group as part of the Global Internal Audit (GIA) team. You will provide independent, objective assurance over the Group’s internal control framework and bring a detailed, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

The Audit Manager role holder will:

• Participate in delivering RCCL audits, some of which may be major and/or highly complex, which provide internal customers and stakeholders with critical assessments of the HSBC governance, risk and internal control frameworks.
• Perform audit work and complete audit assignments in a timely and efficient manner with due respect to the standards established by GIA, industry best practices and the relevant risk and regulatory environment
• Provide specialist professional advice on Regulatory Compliance, Conduct and Legal matters including in audit planning, scoping, testing, issues management and audit reporting
• Effectively document audit findings in audit work papers and support in drafting audit reports and audit issues succinctly and clearly articulating key risks and root causes
• Contribute to the execution of ongoing continuous monitoring activities and annual audit planning exercises

• Be a dedicated team player who is able to work in a dynamic and multinational culture, work well under high pressure, and proactively engage with stakeholders and team members with respect and courtesy

To be successful in this role the candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Proven and progressive internal audit experience in banking or a related industry, specifically covering regulatory compliance, conduct or legal fields, with knowledge of the principles of internal auditing, and ideally in key markets of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as key Asia markets is preferred.
  
• A solid understanding of the roles of first, second and third lines of defense, ideally with prior experience of working in a Regulatory Compliance or Legal function either in an international bank or regulator, with a solid and proven understanding of regulatory change, regulatory engagement and compliance advisory management developments
  
• Relevant qualifications, i.e., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification / International Compliance Association (ICA) diplomas desired.
  
• Expertise within general banking risks, processes and controls including relevant product knowledge across all Lines of Business
  
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and able to present and influence, even when delivering difficult messages to stakeholders.
  
• A team player, with a desire to help the team achieve its objectives, proactively supporting, guiding and motivating other team members.
  
• Experience in analytical and visualization tools preferred

We support our staff to adopt flexible and alternative ways of working where possible, including working from home and different hours subject to approvals.

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.