About UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.
Job Description
The Country Head of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the country internal audit function and providing independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across the Bank and its subsidiaries.
This role partners closely with senior management and the Audit Committee, ensures compliance with local regulatory requirements and Group standards, and drives a modern, riskfocused internal audit function that leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance audit insight, coverage, and impact.
The function performs a range of audits, including global, thematic, and business portfolio audits, across all key banking activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the country internal audit strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, regulatory expectations, Group Audit direction, and the effective use of data analytics and technologyenabled auditing.
- Lead and manage the internal audit team, aligning the local audit plan with Group Audit to deliver highquality, riskfocused audit planning, execution, and reporting across all business units.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior management, providing clear, independent, and datadriven perspectives on key risks, control effectiveness, and emerging issues.
- Oversee comprehensive audits and reviews of operational processes, financial controls, and risk management frameworks, leveraging data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, emerging risks, and control weaknesses.
- Supervise audits of key banking activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies; identify significant risks and control gaps, and recommend practical, actionable, and sustainable improvements.
- Drive the adoption of data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence within the internal audit function to enhance audit coverage, improve risk assessment, enable continuous auditing where appropriate, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit delivery.
- Promote continuous improvement of the internal audit methodology, ensuring adherence to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and alignment with leading industry practices.
- Foster a strong culture of ethical conduct, integrity, and sound risk management, reinforcing the Bank's values across the organisation.
Qualifications
- In-depth experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related control function within banking or financial services.
- Proven leadership experience managing audit teams and engaging senior stakeholders, including Boards and Audit Committees.
- Strong understanding of banking regulations, governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
- Demonstrated experience in leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance audit outcomes; exposure to AIenabled auditing is an advantage.
- Strong judgement, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate independently and objectively.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CIA, CPA, CFA) are an advantage.
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Remark: The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank's policy.
Additional Requirements
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - -
Be a Part of the UOB Family
UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.
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