Audit Project Manager I

East West Bank is currently seeking a Audit Project Manager I. The Audit Project Manager I will assist in preparation of audit reports on internal control deficiencies and recommend improvements; ensuring clarity, conciseness and issuance in a timely manner.

• Have experience in banking operations & compliance audit.
• Has expert knowledge of internal controls, auditing methodologies and techniques, and risk assessments
• Keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and other changes in the industry environment; readily identify how such changes affects the department and the bank’s control environment.
• Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline; and assist in developing the draft annual Audit Plan
• Prepare Audit Programs to ensure the program is risk-based, the test steps are adequately defined and key inherent risks are identified in the Program
• Prepare neat, concise, appropriately referenced and easy-to-follow working papers that support the procedures performed, conclusion drawn and recommendations made
• Prepare audit reports on internal control deficiencies and recommend improvements; ensuring clarity, conciseness and issuance in a timely manner
• Possesses project management skills to effectively organize/prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines, monitor progress of audits, and manage assigned budgets
• Document follow up and timely disposition of all assigned findings in accordance with the Bank’s Issues Management Policy
• Oversee other lesser experienced auditors in the execution of audit work related to the projects assigned; including monitoring budgets for audits.
• Participate in various committees or task forces geared to policy/procedure development and operational improvements
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with appropriate corporate and business unit management
• Willingness to transfer outside of the Internal Audit department when need arises or as part of rotation assignment
• Execute on special projects and other assignments as assigned by management.
• Travel to Hong Kong and/or China for annual audits as assigned.

Success factors include:

• Collaborative working style with the willingness to listen to all viewpoints
• Strong communication skills in working with departmental management, divisional management, and external parties. 
• Strong team player with ability to offer her/his opinions and yet respect the collective decision.
• Good computer skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task.
• Flexibility in work hours, locations, and working conditions.
• Flexibility to travel to Hong Kong and Shanghai to perform audits, if assigned.
• Ability to interpret gray-areas and propose alternative solutions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree is required, and industry certification(s) (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA) is a plus.
• 5-7 years of direct or comparable advisory/internal audit experience.
• Prior experience in performing process improvement projects or audits in either at a publicly traded company or at a public accounting firm.
• Experience in operational audits in financial services is a plus.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese a plus.