Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Looking for Business Audit – Associate at Los Angeles, CA  Full Time

SMBC is seeking an Associate within the Manufacturers Bank (MB) (including Jenius Bank (JB)) internal audit department (IAD)’s reporting directly to the MB Chief Audit Executive and dotted line into the professional practice management team (PPM). The individual will be primarily responsible for audit report editing/proof reading, preparing and checking all regulator, board, audit committee and senior management reporting material, and other MB CAE and PPM tasks as assigned, specific to MB and JB. This position can be based in SMBC’s LA or New York office.The PPM function plays a key role in setting IAD’s foundation striving for a leading-edge practice. This opportunity provides an ambitious candidate with ample career development opportunities and exposure. The successful candidate’s coverage includes but not limited to:

1. Correct grammar and provide changes to provide consistent tone across all IAD reports (voice, tense,
acronym)
2. Edit and update the report draft to align with the correct format, page breaks, consistency across all related
information (issue table counts, etc).
3. Perform reporting QC routines prior to report release; ensure timely and accurate issue record release from
Archer to ADIT; ensure workpapers are properly documented and completed in support of audit
comments/opinion within the reports.
4. Prepare, QC and format supporting documentation for regulatory inquiries, Audit Committees, Board
Meetings, and senior Management Committees.
5. Contribute to the enhancements of IAD’s audit methodology, particularly in the space of audit reporting.
6. As needed, facilitate training coordination and tracking efforts.
7. Liaison with IAD Tokyo on any global training development, particularly in audit reporting.
8. Lead or participate in various projects to enhance internal audit activities.
9. Support other PPM tasks as requested by IAD Management and the MB CAE.

Key Responsibilities
List 3-7 the main components or key results of the job
* Assign a percentage of time incumbent will be expected to devote to each responsibility.
* Total weight should add up to a 100%.
____55%___Review and edit audit reports prior to issuance; perform QC routines on audit reports.
____35%____Preparing, reviewing and formatting presentation material for regulators, boards, audit
committee and senior management forums.
____10%___ Support other MB CAE and PPM related activities within the department, including travel
booking, staff skill assessment, training program, and methodology enhancement.

Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, the employee must have a sense of urgency, be able to multi-task, and be able to perform each essential duty to management’s satisfaction. The requirements listed below represent the skill, experience and background expected that enable the successful candidate to discharge the job duty successfully. Preferred Previous Work Experience: Minimum 5 years in communication, public relationship, audit, or other related fields. Experience in professional practice management, banking industry is a plus. Background in corporate governance and/or risk management are a plus. Preferred Education/Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Bachelor’s degree in Literature, Journalism, Communication, or Business related majors. Master degree is a plus. CPA, CIA, CFA, or other audit/risk professional certificates are strongly preferred.

Key competencies are the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, for example language,
mathematical, analytic, problem solving, reasoning, managerial and strategic.
* Each competence should be assigned a percentage weight of importance.
* Total weight of competencies should add up to a 100%.
____35%__Proficient in English writing/proof reading with common sense and business acumen.
____20%__Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and prevailing audit
software.
____15%__Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to write clear and concise QA
reports, audit manual and training materials; Strong critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills;
____10%__In depth understanding of audit principles (IIA Standard, FRB guidelines, etc.), audit theories and
techniques, audit best practice, risk and internal controls, and other GRC concepts and practices.
____10%__Strong leadership potential with the ability to influence and work across the entire department.
____5%__Ability to helicopter up and down with strong attention to details and ability to summarize
deliverables.
____5%__Have a can do attitude with the ability to deliver high quality products with minimal supervision.