Take a senior role in Internal Audit for Investment Banking and Global Markets with a prominent international investment bank in Tokyo. As Vice President - Internal Audit, you will lead complex, end-to-end audit assignments across Markets and Investment Banking, assessing risk management, internal controls, governance, and regulatory compliance.
This high-visibility VP position combines internal audit, market risk, investment banking, regulatory compliance, and risk & control expertise. You will work closely with senior management and global Audit Leads to identify material risks, strengthen control frameworks, and deliver cross-border audit initiatives.
Beyond leading major audit assignments, you will act as a trusted technical advisor, contribute to regulatory matters, and support the development of junior audit professionals within an international banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of end-to-end internal audits covering Markets and Investment Banking activities.
- Assess the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks against internal standards and applicable Japanese regulatory requirements.
- Partner with regional and global Audit Leads to deliver cross-border audit initiatives and support senior stakeholders on regulatory matters.
- Analyse complex business processes, identify material risks and control weaknesses, and communicate significant audit findings and practical remediation actions to senior management.
- Monitor evolving financial regulations and market practices, translating regulatory developments into actionable recommendations that strengthen governance and controls.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor on Markets, Investment Banking, audit methodology, and risk & control frameworks.
- Lead key risk and control enhancement initiatives while coaching and developing junior members of the internal audit team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Extensive experience in Internal Audit within Markets, Global Markets, or Investment Banking, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex audit assignments.
- Strong knowledge of Markets and Investment Banking products, activities, processes, and associated risk environments.
- In-depth understanding of internal audit methodology, risk and control frameworks, governance, and financial regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls and identifying material risks across complex banking businesses.
- Experience presenting significant audit observations, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations to senior management.
- Experience collaborating with regional or global stakeholders on cross-border audits, regulatory matters, or risk and control initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities, with the ability to establish trusted relationships with senior business leaders, control functions, and global audit stakeholders.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to independently manage significant audit assignments and guide multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex audit and risk matters clearly to senior management.
- Ability to coach and develop junior professionals while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing audit environment.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent/business-fluent proficiency required for local stakeholder engagement and regulatory matters.
- English: Fluent proficiency with excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with global and regional stakeholders.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- VP-level or equivalent experience within Internal Audit, Markets Audit, Investment Banking Audit, or Financial Services Audit.
- Deep knowledge of market risk, trading activities, investment banking controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience leading regional or cross-border audit assignments within an international financial institution.
- Exposure to Japanese financial regulatory requirements and regulatory reviews.
- Experience leading risk and control enhancement projects within complex Markets businesses.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or developing junior audit professionals.
About the Company
Our client is a prominent international investment bank with a significant global presence and a strong commitment to effective governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Operating across sophisticated Markets and Investment Banking businesses, the organisation provides an international environment where audit professionals can work closely with senior stakeholders and global teams while gaining exposure to complex financial products, evolving regulatory requirements, and cross-border risk considerations.
The bank places significant importance on maintaining robust governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and control frameworks across its global operations.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation of ¥14M-¥17M.
- Take a high-profile VP Internal Audit role within a global investment bank in Tokyo.
- Lead significant audit assignments across complex Markets and Investment Banking businesses.
- Work directly with senior management, local leadership, and global audit stakeholders on high-impact risk and regulatory matters.
- Gain meaningful exposure to market risk, regulatory compliance, governance, and cross-border audit initiatives.
- Play an influential role in strengthening the bank's risk and control environment while developing junior audit talent.
- Benefit from remote work and work-from-home options alongside flexible working arrangements.
- Build a long-term international career within a sophisticated global financial institution.
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