AVP Corporate Functions/ Risk Management/ Issue Management- Internal Audit

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About the Role

Position Title   : AVP Internal Audit Risk Management                     

Corporate Title: Associate/Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit

Reporting to    : Director

Location          : MGS - Bengaluru     

Shift Timings  : 1.30 PM to 10.30 PM IST     

Job Profile

Position details / Job summary:

The Associate Auditor II role within the Internal Audit function is responsible for executing independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management and control processes.  It reports to either a VP, Audit Lead or a Director, Sr. Audit Lead.  This role includes, but is not limited to, execution of end-to-end audit process (e.g. planning, fieldwork testing, reporting, issues validation, etc.) and independently owning audit administration activities and project deliverables across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with audit methodology, while also operating within industry best practices, applicable regulations, and internal and external professional practice expectations.
• Act as a leader and role model and continuously improve self and department.
• Build relationships with peers and clients within organization and exhibit a high standard of performance and professional conduct that will create a culture of integrity and inclusion; where all individual and departmental choices are rooted in good judgment and support MUFG's Ethics and Conduct Principles.
• Operate with an innovative and flexible mindset by continuously identifying ways to enhance consistency, efficiency, quality and/or value.
• Demonstrate professional skepticism and personal accountability.
• Lead walkthrough meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to develop understanding of business processes.
• Lead formal discussions with business stakeholders throughout the duration of audit engagements to communicate status or concerns.
• Identify potential risks and controls and assist in developing scope and work programs.
• Evaluate design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and identify control weaknesses.
• Generate insightful, meaningful observations that effectively convey significance and impact on risk and/or risk management practices, reporting findings and audit issues to Audit Management.
• Prepare workpapers and audit reports with documented results that adhere to methodology, applicable standards and regulatory requirements, using appropriate business and technical language.
• Document workpapers demonstrating the work was appropriately performed (e.g., detailed lead sheets describing the control attributes that were tested and the results were documented in a manner to support the conclusions reached, effectiveness and sustainable controls are evident in documentation). Documentation should stand alone to enable re-performance.
• Identify control weaknesses and escalate and discuss findings with Audit Management and business stakeholders as appropriate.
• Complete work on a timely basis and deliver work products that meet objectives and standards of methodology, applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

Education, Licensure, Year of Experience (and type of work experience):

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related business discipline at an accredited college or university.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5-6 years and/or equivalent of experience of internal audit and/or equivalent of experience with the financial services industry, related markets, and related regulatory agencies. 
• Experience preferred in operational risk/corporate functions, specifically business continuity management, third party risk, change management, and/or human resources.
• Exhibits effective communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills; and ability to engage with all levels of internal audit and business line management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Employs critical thinking skills to identify pragmatic recommendations within an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory and risk management environment.
• Proficiency in technology as required for assigned areas (MS Office, audit data analytics, etc.).
• Ability to travel may be required.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.