Responsibilities

The Senior Auditor reports to the Head of Audit, Singapore. The position is within IGAD Team based in Singapore with main roles: (1) Head of Mission (HOM)/Senior Auditors, mainly for Singapore, Australia, Korea as Country Coverage and Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) as Business Coverage and (2) Local Head of IGAD for Audit management and external stakeholders of Seoul Branch, Korea.

The candidate is expected to exhibit high standards of professionalism and ethics and take responsibility for engagements which vary in size and complexity on Societe Generale Corporate & Investment entities across Asia-Pacific, with a major in structured financing business. To perform this role successfully, the candidate must be able to deliver superior recommendations with timely issuance of reports on audit missions, continually enhance audit methodologies and planning and maximize the completion ratio of the audit plan.

Responsibilities:

- Lead in opening and closing of audit engagements across the businesses

- Develop plans and proposals on audit scope and approaches which are consistent with the risk profile of the business

- Develop and continually review audit programmes to address proper coverage of risks and controls for the audit engagement and prepare the diagnostic and diagmatrix of the audit engagements

- Plan and allocate time and resources for each audit engagement

- Take responsibility for completion of performance and documentation of the audit

engagement, work papers, evaluation of team members and report writing

- Manage progress monitoring of internal audit recommendations including those made by regulatory bodies and external auditors

- Actively participate in the annual audit planning and risk assessment review

- Develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and team members

- Contribute to the overall Internal Audit strategy and projects, and its implementation by ensuring focus on quality, risks and professionalism; in particular, contribute to enriching and updating the audit methodology.

- Lead in guiding and nurturing team members

Responsibilities as Local Head of IGAD for Seoul Branch are to:

- Responsible for the implementation of audit processes in her/his scope in compliance with norms, standards, methodologies and objectives (risk assessment, continuous monitoring, execution of the plan, monitoring of IGAD recommendations, monitoring of regulatory recommendations, etc.).

- Ensure compliance with the local regulations and the proper adaptation of central methodologies applied locally.

- Responsible for the coordination of audit processes in her/his perimeter in line with IGAD's matrix organization.

- Manage the relationship with the management of the country/hub, and if applicable, participate in the various Audit Committees existing in her/his scope

- Ensure the correct reporting of information to the Head of Audit Zone.

- Performs regulatory reporting and/or any regulatory requests

Profile required

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

- Over 15 years of total experience in business audit and/or operational experiences in a corporate & investment bank, or strong business experience with understanding and knowledge of financing and investment banking's key risks such as market risk, credit risk and compliance risk.

- Fluent in English and Korean (Native preferred) for both verbal and written language.

- Good knowledge of Korea business, culture, and regulatory environments, compliance, and operational risk procedure. Working experience both in Korea and overseas in international financial firms is preferred.

- Bachelor's degree or above in related disciplines, e.g., Accountancy, Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, etc.

- Data analytics skills and capacity to analyze audit trails using scripts or BI tools is a plus

- Relevant professional certification is preferred such as: CIA, CA, ACCA, CISA, ACAMS, FRM, CFE, etc.

OPERATIONAL SKILLS

- Demonstrates strong communication skills and maturity to influence and engage management with confidence and professionalism

- Possesses strong writing skills and ability to deliver presentations and communicate confidently across all levels

- Proven track record for effective time management, strong planning skills and an ability to quickly adapt to the demands of the situations

- Fully independent with confidence in articulating and defending their audit opinion

- Problem solving orientation, capacity to think out of the box

- Strong appetite for data-analytics

- Openness, curiosity, team player and eager to learn

Company Description:

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Founded in 1864, we have been playing a vital role in the economy for over 150 years. With more than 148,000 employees based in 76 countries worldwide, we accompany 32 million clients throughout the world on a daily basis. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth.

Our expertise in the Asia Pacific region ranges from Corporate & Investment Banking (Advisory, Financing and Global Markets) to Asset Management, Securities Services, Trade Finance and Cash Management Services. Leveraging on our formidable global footprint, we serve corporates, financial institutions and the public sector. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong, we operate in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, employing over 6,600 employees. You can find us in Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney and other locations in the region.

For more information, follow us on LinkedIn @Société Générale or visit our website www.societegenerale.asia.

Department Description:

Internal Audit teams are part of the Inspection and Audit division (IGAD) of SG Group and is a key department in helping the Group to better identify, prevent and manage its risks.