Director, Internal Audit (Commercial Credit) – KL based

Director, Internal Audit (Commercial Credit)

Our client is a premier bank with an established presence in the region. It is seeking to hire a Director, Internal Audit (Commercial Credit) in Kuala Lumpur.

Responsibilities

You will lead and execute audits across commercial banking credit activities, covering the end-to-end credit lifecycle including client onboarding, credit evaluation, underwriting, approval, monitoring, review and remedial management processes, as well as AML and sanctions controls.

This includes planning and conducting audits, performing risk assessments and delivering timely audit findings in line with Group Audit standards. You will evaluate the effectiveness of credit governance, risk frameworks and internal controls, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen risk management practices and regulatory compliance standards.

You will also review audit issues and remediation plans, contribute to annual audit planning and methodology enhancements, and engage senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor on risk and control matters within the commercial banking portfolio.

Requirements

You hold a degree with relevant professional qualifications and have at least 18 years of experience in commercial credit risk, credit approval or internal audit within banking environments. You possess a strong understanding of the end-to-end credit process across commercial banking, including client onboarding, financial analysis, credit structuring, underwriting, approval workflows, collateral considerations, post-approval monitoring and problem credit management.

You demonstrate sound credit judgement and a strong grasp of credit risk assessment principles, with familiarity across trade finance, AML and sanctions risk considered advantageous. You are familiar with regulatory requirements in Malaysia and possess strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

To Apply

Please submit your resume to Er Hann Ooi at eh@kerryconsulting.com quoting the job title and reference no. EH35838. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No: R24123905

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