Job Description

Job Summary:

- Act as a Team Member on assigned audit work involving Information and Cyber Security across the Group.

- Act as Team Leader, overseeing planning and execution of audits, maintaining the audit budget, and drafting audit issues and reports.

- Ensure assigned audit work is executed efficiently and effectively within budget and timelines, in line with GIA methodology standards.

- Clearly explain risks and impact of issues identified during testing to GIA and business management.

- Support department-wide exercises such as annual planning, risk assessment, and training.

- Actively manage relationships with senior auditee management and stakeholders.

- Provide Information and Cyber Security knowledge and expertise to GIA audit teams.

- Offer continuous monitoring support to Heads of Audit (HOAs) and Senior Audit Managers (SAMs) and present at formal committees and Group meetings on their behalf.

- Ensure that all audit issue action plans are tracked through to completion as per methodology requirements.

Responsibilities:

Strategy:

- Support the HOA and SAMs in GIA risk assessment and audit plan development.

- Propose audits for coverage based on business knowledge.

- Carry out the role independently, in line with the Audit Charter.

Business:

- Assist the HOA in managing the cost of assigned audits within allocated budget.

- Identify opportunities for efficiencies in audit work.

Processes:

- Participate as team member or leader for assigned audit work, potentially leading complex audits.

- Ensure audit deliverables meet quality standards and timelines in line with the GIA methodology.

- Assist in the drafting of the audit report.

- Track and ensure the implementation of agreed issues and action plans.

Risk Assessment:

- Support the HOA in updating relevant risk assessments regularly.

- Be prepared to raise issues outside the normal audit process.

- Attend relevant meetings as requested by the HOA.

- Review MI and reports regularly to stay updated on key business trends.

Stakeholder Management:

- Establish and maintain effective relationships with business units under risk assessment responsibility.

People & Talent:

- Demonstrate proactivity and positive engagement during team sessions.

- Influence departmental change by highlighting potential enhancements.

- Identify and work on growth areas during audits.

- Complete key internal training for self-development.

- Support the HOA in spotting talent for GIA.

Risk Management:

- Manage risk in accordance with Risk Management policies.

Governance:

- Assist HOA in managing relevant Product/Country clients and maintain good working relationships.

- Ensure clear communication of findings and timely escalation of unresolved audit findings.

Regulatory & Business Conduct:

- Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.

- Take responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics across Standard Chartered Bank.

- Identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders:

- Designated business stakeholders related to individual audit assignments and Information and Cyber Security portfolio.

- GIA stakeholders – team leaders, team members, team managers, Product, Functional, Country, and Regional Heads of Audit.

Other Responsibilities:

- Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in GIA.

- Perform other responsibilities as assigned under Group, Country, Business, or Functional policies and procedures.

Role-Specific Technical Competencies:

- In-depth understanding of Information and Cyber Security risk management and associated control requirements.

- Strong communicator, both written and verbal, able to clearly explain controls and risks.

- Proactive, self-directed, and able to work independently.

- Exercise professional judgment, objectivity, and discretion.

Qualifications:

- Experience in audit, governance, risk, or business environment.

- Professional audit and Information and Cyber Security-related certification preferred.

About Standard Chartered:

We are an international bank committed to making a positive difference. We value diversity and inclusion, celebrate unique talents, and strive to do better than before. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and we are committed to living our valued behaviours.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits for mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.

- Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, and flexible benefits.

- Time-off including annual leave, parental leave, sabbatical, and volunteering leave.

- Flexible working options.

- Proactive wellbeing support and continuous learning culture.

- Being part of an inclusive and values-driven organisation.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website.