As a member of the AWM Audit Team, you will be responsible for:
- Execute and lead audit engagements from planning to reporting and delivering quality products within department and professional standards
- Support global audit team to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls
- Perform detailed control assessments and test work across multiple Asset Management functions and processes
- Document audit workpapers and reports with minimal supervisions
- Communicate audit issues and results clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form, and effectively influence the reporting process.
- Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency
- Establish strong work relationships with Asset Management business management and other control groups (risk management, compliance, legal, etc.)
- Work closely with other regional/global business and information technology audit colleagues within the Asset Management team in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders
- Stay current with evolving industry and regulatory changes, and analyze impact to business objectives, processes, and compliance
- Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and take initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning
- As a member of the Asset and Wealth Management Audit Asia Team foster a climate and culture that encourages integrity, respect, diversity, excellence and innovation
Required qualification, capabilities, and skills
- Minimum 4 years of Asset Management audit (including Alternatives) or business experience
- Minimum bachelor’s degree or relevant financial services experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline
- MBA degree, professional accountancy qualification and/or other professional certifications, such as CFA, FRM, CFIRS, Series 7 or any Asset Management licenses are a plus
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements related to asset management
- Good understanding of internal control concepts and audit methodology with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
- Detailed knowledge of products and services provided within an asset management business including related fiduciary activities
- Fluency in English and Mandarin will be essential
- Strong data analytics skills using Excel, Alteryx, VB/SQL/Python and any other similar tools/languages are preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management in a persuasive manner
- Proven ability to be able to multi-task, complete projects on time and on budget, and adjust to changing priorities
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and effective under pressure
- Be prepared to travel to the business locations