Credit Risk & Corporate Banking Auditor

About the role

The Credit Risk & Corporate Banking Auditor acts as the internal audit subject‑matter expert for corporate banking and credit risk functions. The role provides independent assurance on governance, risk management and control effectiveness across lending activities, credit underwriting, portfolio monitoring and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk‑based audits covering corporate and SME banking, credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk and enterprise risk management.
• Develop audit plans, scoping, risk assessments and testing programs aligned with the bank’s risk profile and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct fieldwork through interviews, walkthroughs, testing and analysis, documenting findings in comprehensive working papers.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, risk‑identification processes, risk appetite compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Review end‑to‑end lending processes—including onboarding, underwriting, approval, documentation, disbursement, monitoring, restructuring and recovery—to ensure adherence to policies and regulatory standards.
• Identify emerging risks, recommend strategic improvements and support the internal audit function in continuous risk monitoring.

Required profile

• Proven experience in internal audit, preferably within corporate banking or credit risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, risk‑rating methodologies and credit risk governance frameworks.
• Ability to lead complex audit engagements and communicate findings to senior management.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on risk identification, measurement and mitigation.

Required skills