Audit Manager - SC Ventures

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance over the governance, risk management, and internal control environment across SC Ventures portfolio of digital, fintech, and platform-based businesses. Your role will include end-to-end internal audit coverage across SC Ventures, involving audit planning, risk assessment, audit execution, reporting, and continuous business monitoring. This encompasses audits of the SC Ventures platform and portfolio management activities, including venture building, investment governance, funding and capital raising, and divestment activities, as well as audits of regulated and unregulated digital ventures operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan for SC Ventures in accordance with IIA Standards and the Group Internal Audit methodology.
• Perform periodic and continuous risk assessments to identify and assess key risks arising from SC Ventures platform and portfolio management activities.
• Plan and perform internal audit engagements in line with IIA Standards, including defining audit objectives, scope, and evaluation criteria appropriate to venture-stage maturity and business criticality.
• Obtain sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful audit evidence through walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, document reviews, and interviews with venture management and key stakeholders.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks over SC Ventures platform and portfolio management activities.
• Assess whether SC Ventures activities are conducted within risk appetite, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across jurisdictions.
• Identify gaps between venture-style execution and bank-grade control expectations and articulate clear, risk-proportionate recommendations to address control weaknesses.
• Identify, clearly document, and assess audit findings, root causes, risk implications, and control weaknesses in accordance with Group Internal Audit standards.
• Communicate audit results through clear, accurate, and timely reporting to senior management and relevant governance forums and/or committees.
• Monitor and follow up on management action plans to ensure effective and timely remediation of audit issues.
• Contribute to quality assurance and improvement activities within Group Internal Audit, including methodology enhancements and peer reviews.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements:
• 8 to 12 years of experience with Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field are required to support the technical knowledge necessary for this role.

Professional Training:

• Formal training and strong working knowledge of fintech and venture building.

Certifications:

• A recognized professional qualification in auditing, accounting, or risk management (e.g., CA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent) is highly preferred, affirming the candidate's commitment to professional excellence and continuous development.

About the Company:

Standard Chartered is an international bank that has been working for more than 170 years to make a positive difference for its clients, communities, and employees. The company values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, offering opportunities for individuals to contribute meaningfully and develop their unique talents within a supportive and innovative environment. Role Overview:

You will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance over the governance, risk management, and internal control environment across SC Ventures portfolio of digital, fintech, and platform-based businesses. Your role will include end-to-end internal audit coverage across SC Ventures, involving audit planning, risk assessment, audit execution, reporting, and continuous business monitoring. This encompasses audits of the SC Ventures platform and portfolio management activities, including venture building, investment governance, funding and capital raising, and divestment activities, as well as audits of regulated and unregulated digital ventures operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan for SC Ventures in accordance with IIA Standards and the Group Internal Audit methodology.
• Perform periodic and continuous risk assessments to identify and assess key risks arising from SC Ventures platform and portfolio management activities.
• Plan and perform internal audit engagements in line with IIA Standards, including defining audit objectives, scope, and evaluation criteria appropriate to venture-stage maturity and business criticality.
• Obtain sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful audit evidence through walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, document reviews, and in