SCOPE OF ROLE:

Support FSAM for Lending and SME banking to ensure that functionally, appropriate and timely assurances are provided to the GAM, Audit & Risk Committee and Consumer Banking Senior Management as to the state of the control environment and highlight forward looking indicators of potential risks within Lending and SME banking and other activities within Consumer Banking.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/CHALLENGES:

To facilitate and monitor the implementation / delivery of the agreed audit plan; identify the key audit issues arising and escalating any significant audit findings that remain unresolved.
To help develop and maintain a robust risk assessment process for documenting and communicating the results of business risk assessment, the consolidated audit plan / strategy for the assigned business unit.
Support the implementation of the formal contact/communication strategy with key stakeholders (at functional as well as group level) throughout the audit cycle.
Adopt an anticipatory approach to risk assessment through dialogue with stakeholders to assist audit planning and provide quality input to relevant Consumer Banking committees on emerging risks.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Experienced internal auditor or business manager with in-depth understanding of the Consumer banking business.
Knowledge of credit aspects of the Consumer Banking/SME/Wholesale Banking business would be essential.
Minimum of 6 years of work experience.
Strong communication skills with an ability to influence.
Up to date with developments/ market trends within their area of expertise.
Ability to work individually, with minimal direction.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the Group's core values.