The Company

A global asset management company, managing funds on behalf of institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high net worth clients from around the world, invested in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income and alternatives. 

The Role

The Deputy Head of Group Internal Audit is responsible for managing the team and the planning and delivery of all assignments, including reporting. Where assignments are particularly complex, such as investigations, thematic reviews and special projects, you will be expected to undertake assignments directly.

Duties will include

• Developing and delivering a plan of work, approved by the Board Audit Committee
• Managing the allocation of assignments to staff, and planning and scheduling of work with the business
• Ensuring the quality of work completed and outputs produced, including adherence to the relevant professional standards
• Development and maintenance of the procedures and methods for the work of the Group Internal Audit function
• Attendance at exit meetings for audits with adverse opinions and for audit work in complex or challenging areas
• Managing the tracking of issues and actions arising from internal audit work, and those identified by Group Compliance, Group Risk and External Audit
• Liaison with the Global Head of Compliance, in relation to the completion and reporting of compliance monitoring activities undertaken by the Internal Audit function
• Staff management, appraisals, development, and input to the compensation review
• Maintaining relationships with key managers in the business
• Input to/attendance at Group Operational Risk Committee, Group Compliance Committee, and other relevant committees
• Responding to business requests for support and assistance
• Leading special projects and investigations as required
• Management of the function's budgets and costs

Your Profile

Extensive experience within the asset management and private banking areas

• Detailed knowledge of the SFC & HKMA regulatory regime
• Excellent communication skills, particularly report writing
• The ability to work effectively with senior management and Board members
• First class project and staff management skills
• At least ten years of experience in a relevant auditing discipline, including experience at a senior level in Internal Audit
• Fully qualified - a relevant auditing or accounting qualification
• Ability to travel overseas for up to 40% of your time

Desirable Skills

• English is essential as language

To apply for this role or discuss any other opportunities that we currently have, please email your CV in confidence quoting the reference number to Cayan.Tsim@roberthalf.com.hk or contact Cayan Tsim on +852 3653 7300.

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