Audit Manager - Advisory and Thematic Risk Assurance

Job Purpose

To provide independent, objective, and forward-looking advisory and thematic assurance on key risks, transformation initiatives, and governance processes across the Bank. The role focuses on delivering strategic insights, risk advisory, and thematic reviews to enhance organizational resilience, strengthen control maturity, and support the Bank's journey toward Tier 1 excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory and Thematic Risk Assurance

• Design and execute thematic reviews focusing on emerging risks, business transformation, digitalization, and governance effectiveness
• Conduct strategic and risk-based advisory assignments to support the implementation of new products, processes, and systems
• Provide independent assurance over change management projects, process reengineering, and system implementations
• Monitor and evaluate the Bank's preparedness for regulatory, ESG, and digital transformation risks
• Identify and communicate thematic insights and systemic control weaknesses across business units

Audit Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of the Internal Audit annual plan, focusing on thematic and strategic risk areas
• Align audit coverage with the Bank's 5-year transformation roadmap and strategic priorities
• Develop advisory frameworks to assess control design, risk culture, and business resilience

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with business executives, risk and compliance teams, and transformation offices
• Provide advisory input into new initiatives, product launches, and automation projects to ensure controls are embedded early
• Present thematic findings and risk trends to Executive Management, the Audit Committee, and the Board
• Offer thought leadership on emerging audit practices and industry trends

Innovation, Governance, and Continuous Improvement

• Embed data-driven insights into thematic reviews and advisory work