Avp/vp internal audit - overseas branches

• Plan, manage, and lead complex risk-based internal audit assignments across overseas business units and Mainland China operations
• Take a lead role in facilitating and steering key audit engagement meetings, effectively managing communications with regional business heads and executive stakeholders
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and corporate governance structures across diverse financial product lines
• Ensure all cross-border business practices strictly align with local regulatory frameworks, HKMA/SFC guidelines, and relevant overseas statutory laws
• Formulate high-quality, concise, and impactful audit reports that clearly communicate root causes, control deficiencies, and practical remediation plans
• Monitor the timely implementation of audit recommendations by business units, providing ongoing strategic advice to risk owners

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional accounting/auditing qualification is strictly mandatory
• Minimum 8 years of robust experience in internal audit or external audit (Big 4) within corporate banking, investment banking, or capital markets
• Proven track record of facilitating and leading audit engagements, with the ability to confidently navigate challenging stakeholder discussions
• Strong technical understanding of cross-border regulatory environments and complex financial instruments
• Willingness to travel to Mainland China and overseas locations for field assignments as required by the audit universe (up to 25-30%)
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory to effectively lead engagements and author high-quality reports
• proficiency in Cantonese is highly advantageous

proficiency in Cantonese is highly advantageous