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Your work provides independent assurance by objectively assessing the effectiveness of the Bank's operations, controls, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role is central to driving informed decision-making by identifying risks and control gaps early, enabling timely escalation and mitigation to safeguard the Bank's financial health and reputation.\nWorking within a hybrid setup based in London, you'll contribute to fostering organisational resilience through delivering insightful audit findings and challenges that support sustainable risk management and uphold the highest level of governance and accountability standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to influence change, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and advance your career in a globally recognised financial institution focused on inclusive and principled banking practices.\nKey Responsibilities\nAudit Assurance & Independent Challenge\nDeliver independent and comprehensive audit activities based on a robust, risk-based approach to strengthen trust in the Bank’s control environment.\nIdentify and communicate control weaknesses, risks, and operational inefficiencies to help management bolster internal processes.\nProvide evidence-based challenge on key risk management and control strategies to ensure organisational accountability.\nEnsure audit insights are timely, pertinent, and support effective decision-making across business functions.\nRisk, Control & Governance Assessment\nEvaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance frameworks and risk control processes.\nAssess operational, financial, regulatory, technological, and conduct-related risks to enhance the control landscape.\nPrepare comprehensive reports highlighting emerging risks and governance concerns to senior management.\nReview remediation efforts to confirm the sustainability of risk mitigation initiatives.\nAudit Delivery & Quality Excellence\nMaintain high standards through adherence to Internal Audit methodologies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.\nEnsure robust audit planning, execution, and documentation to support transparent and defensible audit outcomes.\nEmploy analytical rigor and sound professional judgement to deliver credible and actionable audit conclusions.\nLead continuous improvements in audit approaches and tools to increase efficiency and impact.\n\nSkills and Experience\nCore Competencies\nAdvanced data analytics skills to interpret complex datasets, detect anomalies, and generate actionable insights that inform audit scope and findings.\nProficient application of emerging AI tools to augment audit processes such as research, pattern recognition, and synthesis, while exercising critical judgement.\nStrategic mindset to anticipate industry developments, systemic risks, and emerging regulatory challenges, proactively influencing audit priorities.\nExceptional communication aptitude to engage constructively with stakeholders at all levels, navigate complex discussions, and clearly articulate audit evidence and recommendations.\nResilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and maintain effectiveness amidst change and pressure.\nOther Skills\nInternal Audit\nInternal Audit skill involves evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes within an organization. Key responsibilities include assessing compliance with financial laws and regulations and examining internal processes to ensure they are efficient and error-free. A distinctive feature of this skill is its dual focus on assurance and advisory services, which helps organizations not only identify weaknesses but also enhance operational efficiencies.\nAudit Analytics\nAudit Analytics involves the use of data analysis techniques to enhance audit processes, focusing on the evaluation of financial records and transactions for accuracy and compliance. Key responsibilities include identifying risk areas and ensuring regulatory compliance through detailed data assessments. Its distinctive feature is the application of sophisticated analytical tools and techniques to extract actionable insights from large datasets, significantly improving audit efficiency and effectiveness.\nCompliance Audit\nCompliance Audit involves evaluating the adherence of an organization to regulatory guidelines and internal policies. Key responsibilities involve the systematic review of procedures, controls, and operations. Its distinctive characteristic is the emphasis on preventative measures and mitigating risks, ensuring organizations operate within the legal frameworks and industry standards.\nAudit Finding\nAudit Finding involves the identification and documentation of issues uncovered during an audit. Key responsibilities include evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing the adequacy of internal controls. A distinctive feature of this skill is its critical role in enhancing transparency and accountability in organizational processes.\nIntegrity Management\nIntegrity Management focuses on ensuring ethical practices and moral soundness across an organization's operations. Key responsibilities include establishing ethical guidelines and resolving ethical dilemmas effectively. Its distinctive feature is promoting a trustworthy and transparent work environment, crucial for sustaining long-term organizational success.\nMotivations\nThis role suits those driven by a passion for uncovering how complex organisations manage risk, keen to identify and facilitate improvements in governance and control practices.\nYou’ll find motivation in analysing intricate information, forming balanced and objective conclusions that influence strategic risk decisions.\nA commitment to professional integrity and independent challenge is key, as is deriving satisfaction from fostering organisational resilience.\nYou will thrive when working cross-functionally with diverse teams, building trusted working relationships and leading initiatives that enhance control frameworks.\nQualifications\nDemonstrable experience in auditing, risk assessment, compliance, or related functions within the financial services sector or similarly regulated environments.\nProven track record in conducting control evaluations, testing processes, and producing assurance reports that identify improvements.\nAbility to synthesize information from diverse sources into coherent, evidence-based conclusions.\nExperienced in drafting clear, well-structured audit findings and communicating these effectively to stakeholders.\nSkilled in stakeholder engagement to understand business activities and risk landscapes.\nProficiency in Business English communication, both written and verbal.\nAbout Standard Chartered\nWe're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.\nOver our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.\nWhat We Offer\nBeing part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.\nIn line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.\nCore bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.\n Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and 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