Director, Data Analytics Audit

Responsible for the Data Analytics (DA) Audit function of CIMB Group with the objective of providing independent, objective assurance and value added services in improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes, operations and performance of the Group.
  
Key Responsibilities: 

Strategy and Planning 

• Overall responsibility for leadership and management of the DA Audit Department within GIAD 
• Assist in deveopment and implementation of the overall internal audit strategies, standards and policies, regional initiatives and administration 
• Provide support to the Audit Committee (AC) and management on good corporate governance and risk management practices 
• Identify, allocate and organise resource requirements, including people development requirements 
• Keep abreast of the regulatory landscape, market changes and emerging risks in order to be able to manage audit coverage and resource effectively 

Business Performance and Management 

• Develop and implement the audit plan for the DA Audit Department within GIAD 
• Work within business and support units to identify risks that can be audited using DA 
• Continuously building a stable infrastructure and parameters in data warehouse for GIAD to facilitate DA   
• Supervise DA final report and work papers to ensure proper documentation and work done 
• Define the responsibility, authority and interrelation of employees who mange, perform, and verify work affecting quality 
• Integrate DA practices across the region 
• Collaborate with IA Country Heads in identifying key risks and parameters for the DA review and share concerns, common audit observations and significant risks across region towards enhancing DA effectiveness and coverage 
• Provide monthly progress status and quarterly performance review to GCIA (for DA Audit Department and DA audits across the region) 

People Management 

• Identify, plan and monitor the manpower needs of the DA Audit Department and participate in selected interviews for recruitment of new staff 
• Assist the IA Country Heads in identifying and recruiting suitable staff for DA audits 
• Plan and oversee the training/development needs of the staff of DA Audit Department and the DA audit teams across the region 
• Provide feedback on relevant staff performance to IA Country Heads for annual PMS purposes 

Regulatory Compliance

• Review compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external regulation/laws, and whether operations and programs are being carried out as planned 
• Ensure compliance with external regulations/laws imposed on GIAD under accountability of DA Audit Department 

Carry out any other responsibilities/tasks as assigned by the GCIA or Head, IA Malaysia from time to time. 

Requirements: 

• Recognized Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Accounting, or related disciplines.
• Professional qualification in IT and/or accounting/internal auditing body 
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in internal/external audit, IT, compliance, risk management, preferably in a financial institution, and well-verse with risk assessment and control environment analysis 
• 6 years of prior leadership position in a banking role in established financial institutions 
• Knowledge of data analytics, programming and reporting tools (e.g. SQL, SAS, ACL, IDEA, Data Warehouse, Tableau, Qlikview, R-Studio, etc) and concepts (e.g. CAATs, trend analysis, data visualisation, reasonability analysis and regression analysis 
• Strong leadership – capable of generating high degree of respect and trust, building relationships rapidly with various operating/business units 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and team building skills; ability to work and communicate effectively to all levels of management and staff 
• Ability to identify risks related to business, identify control deficiencies and suggest how DA can be used to mitigate risks to enable business to grow 
• Proficient in auditing guidelines, regulatory requirements, directives and guidelines issued by the relevant authorities and associations of the banking industry 
• Knowledge of the financial services business and its operations, including the rules and regulations in the domestic and international landscape 
• Malaysian citizen.