Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit

About the Company

Saison International is a global financial company with a mission to bring people, partners and technology together, creating resilient and innovative financial solutions for positive impact. Across its business arms of lending and corporate venture capital, Saison International is committed to being a transformative partner in creating opportunities and enabling dreams.

Saison International is based in Singapore and is the international headquarters of Credit Saison Co. Ltd., founded in 1951 and one of Japan's largest non-bank financial services companies with over 70 years of history and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Recognized as one of Japan's top credit card issuers, Credit Saison has evolved into a diversified financial services provider with a global presence across payments, finance, and lending. Over 1,500 employees work across Saison's global operations (ex-Japan) with key markets Singapore, India, Mexico, Brazil.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the finance sector while working in a multi-cultural environment, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exciting journey, where you can make a meaningful difference and contribute to the future of finance.

About the Role

You will join a diverse team of internal auditors across regions and provide independent assessments of the Group's governance, risk management, and internal control environment. You will engage in risk-based audit assignments, participating as a lead or team member to help plan and execute the audit process.

What You Will Do

• Develop audit programs tailored to various business processes, with a focus on risk management and operational efficiency.
• Identify, request, analyze, and evaluate documents, reports, and process flowcharts relevant to audit engagements.
• Perform walkthroughs and audit testing, identifying areas of weakness and control gaps.
• Present and discuss audit findings and recommendations with stakeholders.
• Document audit procedures, evidence, and findings in the Internal Audit Management System (IAMS).
• Monitor the implementation of agreed-upon audit recommendations and validate that action plans are addressed appropriately within established timelines.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to promote accountability, productivity, and trust across the organisation.
• Support or lead Internal Audit projects such as IAMS implementation, methodology enhancements, continuous monitoring initiatives, and coordination with subsidiary and Headquarter audit teams.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in external or internal audit within banking or other non-bank financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of industry developments, market trends, and regulatory requirements such as AML/CFT.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and confidently.
• Ability to build strong working relationships within the team and with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
• Excellent analytical thinking and organizational skills.
• Recognized professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Accountant (CA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) are preferred.

Our ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic and positive energy, capable of thriving in a dynamic business environment. The candidate should be a collaborative team player with experience working in diverse, inclusive, and multicultural settings, and demonstrate a high level of professional accountability.