VP, Head of Internal Audit Taiwan at Barclays

, , Taiwan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audit Development, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Risk Assessment, Internal Control Effectiveness, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Team Management, Financial Statements, IT Systems, Continuous Improvement, Industry Trends

Industry

Banking

Description

Job Description Purpose of the role To support the development of audits aligned to the bank’s standards and objectives by working collaboratively with colleagues, providing accurate information and recommendations, and complying with policies and procedures. Accountabilities Audit development and delivery support, including financial statements, accounting practices, operational processes, IT systems and risk management. Identification of operational risks to support the delivery of the Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) Audit Plan through risk assessments. Assessment of internal control effectiveness and their capability to identify and mitigate risk aligned to regulatory requirements. Communication of key findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the Audit Owner, senior managers and directors. Identification of regulatory news and industry trends/developments to provide timely insight and recommendations for best practice. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. Step into the role of Vice President at Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) Taiwan, where you will act as the Taiwan Head of Audit for Barclays Securities Taiwan Limited and play a pivotal role in supporting the Greater China Head. You will oversee day-to-day audit operations, lead the execution of audits, review and challenge audit documentation, and facilitate client discussions on audit outcomes. As a key member of the Taiwan Management Team, you will represent BIA in senior management forums, engage with regulators, and champion a culture of integrity, excellence, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Drive the development and delivery of Taiwan audit plan, both regulatory driven and risk-based perspectives. Provide leadership and guidance to regional team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, delivering clear insights and recommendations on risk and control matters. Represent BIA in regulatory engagements and ensure compliance with local and global standards. Actively contribute as a member of the Taiwan Management Team, participating in strategic decision-making, governance discussions, and cross-functional initiatives to support the overall business objectives. Required Experience and Qualifications Minimum 10 years of relevant audit or risk management experience within investment banking or related financial services. Proven ability to lead and support the creation of audit plans, conduct business monitoring, and risk assessments. Strong knowledge of the Taiwan regulatory and compliance environment, with experience in managing regulatory interactions. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese Holder of Senior Securities Specialist license is mandatory; additional professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA are highly desirable. This role is regulated by Securities and Futures Bureau, FSC. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Responsibilities

Drive the development and delivery of the Taiwan audit plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory and risk-based perspectives. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations on risk and control matters.