Senior Associate - Governance, Risk and Compliance & Internal Audit - FS - Consulting

Job Profile Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant to join our Governance, Risk and Compliance & Internal Audit (GRC&IA) team. As a key member of our expanding GRC&IA team, you'll partner with top-tier Financial Services clients to strategically navigate and mitigate their most critical risks.

Your expertise will empower them to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape, ensuring their continued success and resilience. You will be also involved in various compliance advisory, internal controls and internal audit reviews, assessing internal control frameworks, and providing advisory services to clients across various industries, with a primary focus on financial institutions.

You will be provided the opportunity to interact with senior management as well as the opportunity to enhance your skills in the areas of technical competency, business development, client service and people development.

Job Description

Your key responsibilities

• Work with diverse clients across multiple industries, with primary focus on financial institutions, you will also expose to other industries such as education, healthcare, and public sector organizations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and market developments, including HKMA, SFC, and IA requirements and industry best practices.
• Support the team in executing the scope of services around internal control, internal audit and regulatory compliance reviews, which are tailored for the individual client’s needs.
• Support identification of control deficiencies, recommend practical remediation solutions, and prepare comprehensive reports for management and audit committees.
• Assist in managing project lifecycles from planning through execution to completion.
• Leverage AI/ data analytics tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights, identify anomalies, and perform in-depth analysis of financial and operational data.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service. Understand client industries, key business drivers, and provide solutions that gain stakeholder acceptance across diverse business issues.
• Mentor junior staff through training and performance feedback. Foster teamwork, share knowledge across engagements, and leverage cross-project insights to enhance service delivery and create operational efficiencies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 3 years relevant professional experience
• Possess industry experience in asset management, securities business, banking, insurance or other financial services area
• University degree
• Possess technical data analytics / AI skills is a plus
• Relevant experience from a reputable international accounting firm or multi-national corporation is a plus
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CIA or CISA is desirable
• Good communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Good business and common sense
• Able to manage multiple tasks and assignments to tight deadlines

We offer

• Professional working environment where you will be intellectually challenged and work on interesting engagements with peers with international experience
• Long term career progression with an internationally recognized industry leader and brand
• Competitive remuneration