Audit Manager

As an Audit Manager within the COO & Functions Audit team, you'll help assess whether key risks are identified and managed effectively across a portfolio of businesses and functions.

You will work with colleagues and senior stakeholders across the organization, applying sound judgement, constructive challenge, and a commercial understanding of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of audit reviews in line with the HSBC Group Audit Methodology and Principles (AMP) and applicable professional standards
• Assess whether governance, risk management and control frameworks are appropriately designed and operated effectively
• Evaluate identified risks, audit conclusions, root causes and proposed management actions to ensure they are reasonable, evidence-based and proportionate
• Draft clear, concise and well-supported audit issues that accurately reflect the evidence documented in audit work papers and explain the potential impact to the business or function
• Ensure audit work is completed to a high standard, within agreed timelines and in accordance with relevant HSBC and regulatory requirements
• Deliver continuous monitoring for a defined portfolio of businesses and functions through data analytics and thematic analysis, regular meetings with key stakeholders, participation in relevant risk and governance forums, ongoing assessment of business and risk profiles, and preparation of continuous monitoring reports to inform the Annual Audit Plan
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships through regular bilateral engagement, informed challenge and constructive discussion of emerging risks
• Keep current with business, regulatory, industry and technology developments that may affect the audit universe
• Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to the continuous improvement of audit practices and team effectiveness

Requirements:

• Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, internal controls or a relevant business function
• A strong understanding of risks and regulatory expectations relating to payments, third-party management, account servicing and operational resilience
• Experience assessing governance and control frameworks in a complex financial services environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand unfamiliar subject matter quickly and identify the issues that matter most
• The confidence to challenge constructively and communicate difficult messages clearly to senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present persuasive, well-supported conclusions
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work across concurrent reviews or projects
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• A relevant qualification, such as Certified Internal Auditor, would be advantageous
• The ability to work collaboratively, build trusted relationships and contribute positively to team objectives
• A practical, accountable approach, with the drive to see work through and deliver outcomes within agreed timelines