Associate /Assistant Vice President, Business Audit

Location: HK-TWO ES 9/F

Company Introduction

• We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.
• Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.
• HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary

Group Internal Audit (GIA) supports the HKEX Group in achieving its business objectives, safeguarding its assets and reputation, and strengthening the control environment by providing objective, independent, and insightful assurance to the Board and senior management. GIA reports directly to the HKEX Audit Committee and administratively to the Group Chief Executive Officer.

The Senior Auditor, Business Audit is responsible for performing high-quality business audits for the Group in accordance with GIA’s audit methodology and supporting departmental initiatives.

Job Duties

The role reports to the Head of Business Audit. Key responsibilities include:

• Independently conduct risk-based audits. Support the entire audit lifecycle by conducting walkthrough meetings, performing control testing, and preparing write-ups for audit issues and reports.
• Identify and escalate potential audit issues and root causes to the Auditor-in-Charge and GIA management for resolution.
• Contribute to the continuous risk monitoring and assessment of business operations to identify emerging and high-risk areas for coverage. Provide advice and insights to stakeholders to improve the Group’s control environment.
• Develop good knowledge of the Group’s strategy, products, risk management processes, and operating platforms.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and business trends. Conduct research on industry and risk topics to increase the effectiveness of audit coverage and GIA’s ability to add value to the Group.
• Validate remediation of audit issues in an effective and timely manner.
• Participate in and contribute to departmental initiatives, such as the continuous improvement of GIA’s audit methodology.
• Support the preparation of materials for senior management, Audit Committee, and regulators.