Director (Internal Audit)

Director (Internal Audit).

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Audit Leadership & Execution

• Design and execute risk-based internal audit frameworks aligned with global IIA standards and departmental strategy
• Lead comprehensive audits across custody, clearing operations, settlement, and core corporate functions
• Provide audit assurance and advisory services to drive organizational resilience and alignment
• Deliver high-quality, executive-level audit reports and strategic insights to the Head of Internal Audit and senior leadership

Technical & Operational Risk Governance

• Govern risk assessments for fixed-income depository operations, collateral management, liquidity facilities, and cross-border networks (e.g., Bond Connect)
• Oversee integrated financial and IT audits, with a focus on institutional data security, clearing engine resilience, and operational controls
• Establish robust tracking frameworks to ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies by business units

Executive Stakeholder Alignment

• Cultivate consultative partnerships with Department Heads and C-suite executives to drive risk awareness and control maturity
• Collaborate with the Head of Internal Audit to prepare strategic governance materials for the Audit Committee
• Serve as the point of contact for external auditors, ensuring seamless compliance and communication

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in a well-established financial organisation or a leading financial institution
• Mandatory professional certification as a CPA, CA, or CIA
• Preferred technical designations such as CISA or FRM are highly valued
• Sophisticated understanding of HKMA regulations, compliance standards, and regulatory expectations
• Elite written and spoken proficiency in English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin)
• Decisive project leadership with a proven track record of driving institutional audit schedules
• High data literacy with the ability to leverage data metrics to pinpoint systemic control gaps
• Candidates with supplementary experience and qualifications will also be considered, even if they do not meet all of the specified requirements above

(Candidates with less experience may be considered for an offer of appointment at Associate Director level.)

Conditions of service

• Appointment will be offered by CMU OmniClear
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered. There is flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications
• Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits and paid annual leave

Closing Date for Application: 26 September 2026.

Please visit our website at www.hkma.gov.hk for more information about the position.