Job Summary

Effective management of data is not only a regulatory obligation, but also an enabler of the Group’s strategic priorities and a foundation for building client trust aligned with our brand promise ‘Here for good’. The Group Internal Audit & Investigations (GIAI) in Standard Chartered Bank is looking for an Audit Manager with strong Data Management knowledge in the areas of Data Quality, Data Privacy, Data Sovereignty, Records Management and Artificial Intelligence.  

The Audit Manager will primarily be responsible for executing audits related to Data Management. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of Data controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. The Audit Manager will collaborate closely with the Audit Team Lead or Team Manager on the audit assignment and deliver impactful and high-quality audit work within the agreed timelines, budget constraints, and in full alignment with established audit methodology. Furthermore, the Audit Manager will also be responsible for coordinating with various departments both Chief Data Office and the Businesses and Functions of Standard Chartered Bank and will be providing strategic insights aimed at enhancing the organization's Data governance and overall data risk management practices.

Strategy
•    Support the Head of Audit (HOA) and Senior Audit Managers (SAMs) in GIAI risk assessment and audit planning activities.
•    Suggest audits for coverage during the planning cycle based on key data risks.
•    Execute responsibilities in accordance with the Audit Charter, maintaining independence from management and avoiding any interference.

Audit Delivery
•    Actively participated as a team member or leader in assigned audit work.
•    Ensured audit deliverables adhered to quality standards and timelines according to GIAI methodology.
•    Drafted contributions to audit scope, including the Audit Planning Memo and Process Risks Controls Matrix.
•    Assisted in drafting the audit issues and report during the audit reporting phase. 
•    Monitored the remediation of audit issues for assigned audits and validate issues as per the agreed timelines. 

Key Responsibilities

Processes
•    Support high-risk audits of Data Management and collaborate with other GIAI teams.
•    Execute audits efficiently, adhering to budget and timelines.
•    Update Audit Team Lead and Manager on progress and obstacles, ensuring quality standards.
•    Work with Audit Team Lead and Manager to draft issues, articulate risks, and obtain action plans.
•    Conduct audit testing using data analytics.

Personal Behaviours
•    Model valued behaviours and foster an environment that recognizes positive contributions.
•    Engage with peers to enhance knowledge sharing.
•    Seek external perspectives to improve audit work.
•    Provide expertise to support GIAI audit teams.
•    Implement and support department initiatives, including planning and training.

People & Talent
•    Demonstrate proactivity engagement during team sessions.
•    Identify growth areas at each audit and collaborate on strategies.
•    Complete key training for self-development.
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Business
•    Assist the HOA in managing audit costs within the allocated budget for engagements.
•    Identify and implement opportunities to enhance productivity in audits.

Risk Management
•    Support the HOA in regularly updating risk assessments and proposing audit plan changes.
•    Be prepared to raise issues / concerns outside the normal audit process.
•    Attend Risk and Control forums at HOA's request to stay updated on technology developments and ensure key risks are monitored.
•    Regularly review Management Information and reports to track key trends related to risk and control matters.

Stakeholder Management
•    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the management in Chief Data Office, Compliance and Data Management teams in the Business.

Governance
•    Assist the HOA in managing Product / Country stakeholders and build relationships to improve control and risk awareness.
•    Communicate findings / issues to technology stakeholders and monitor overdue issues / action plans for resolution.
•    Escalate delays in audit work to auditee and GIAI management. 

Skills and Experience

• Data Governance and Data Management
• AI model development and programming languages (e.g. Python, R).   
• English (Written / Spoken)  
• Risk and Controls 

Qualifications

•    Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related specialisations in Data Management and AI. 
•    Experience: Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in audit or risk management. Knowledge and experience in Data Management (e.g. Data Quality, Data Privacy, AI) is preferred. Candidates with no audit experience but with strong Data Management experience can be considered. 
Technical and Soft Skills:
•    Professional Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) are highly desirable.
•    Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., BCBS239, GDPR, EU AI Act, NIST, ISO).
•    Proficiency in audit tools and techniques.
•    Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
•    Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey audit findings and recommendations.
•    Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Data Management Skills:

•    Artificial Intelligence: Ability to identify, assess, and manage risks associated with AI systems, including bias, fairness, and transparency.
•    Data Privacy: Ability to conduct privacy impact assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
•    Data Quality: Knowledge of data quality frameworks and standards, expertise in evaluating data quality through profiling, validation, and assessment techniques.
•    Data Sovereignty: Understanding of data sovereignty laws and regulations in different jurisdictions and their impact on data hosting and processing.
•    Records Management: Expertise in managing the lifecycle of records from creation to disposal, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.