Assistant VP (Internal Audit) - Gravitas Recruitment Group

Location: Singapore
Salary: SGD 120,000 per annum

This role sits within Internal Audit for an Investment Banking business, providing independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls. You will plan and deliver end-to-end audits across front office, risk, finance, operations, technology, and compliance, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Lead and execute risk-based audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, reporting and issue validation.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, including regulatory, conduct, and financial crime controls.
• Evaluate risks associated with trading activities, market and counterparty risk processes, valuation, product control, and model governance.
• Review operational processes including trade lifecycle, confirmations, settlements, reconciliations, collateral, and client onboarding.
• Test technology and data-related controls where relevant (e.g., access management, change management, end-user computing).
• Draft high-quality audit reports, agree management action plans, and track remediation through to closure.
• Communicate effectively with auditees and senior management, escalating issues where required.
• Contribute to audit planning, continuous monitoring, and thematic reviews.

• 6 or more years of experience in internal audit, risk, controls, or assurance within investment banking or a comparable financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of investment banking products and processes (e.g., equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives) and the trade lifecycle.
• Understanding of regulatory expectations and industry standards relevant to Singapore and global investment banking operations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessment, control testing, and root-cause analysis, with sound professional judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver clear audit outcomes.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel; experience with SQL, Python or audit analytics is an advantage).
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Systems or a related discipline.

• High integrity and independence, with a commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across functions.
• Willingness to support audits with occasional extended hours during peak delivery periods.