SVP/VP, Group Audit – Consumer Banking Group (AI Assurance)

Business Function

Group Audit helps the Board and Executive Management meet the strategic and operational objectives of the DBS Group by providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal control processes. The role will lead or support audit coverage of the Bank’s enterprise-wide AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI ecosystem, providing independent assurance over AI governance, risk management, control frameworks, and operational guardrails across the end-to-end AI lifecycle. Working closely with Technology, Cyber Security, Data, Model Risk, and Business Audit teams, the successful candidate will evaluate the effectiveness of governance, oversight, and control arrangements across Line 1, Line 1.5, and Line 2. The role will also drive the development of AI audit methodologies, testing approaches, and assurance capabilities, while serving as the subject matter expert for AI-related audits within Group Audit. Beyond audit delivery, the role will play a key part in building the Bank’s AI assurance capabilities through training, coaching, and thought leadership across audit teams and geographies. In addition, continuously enhance the Bank’s AI audit strategy and coverage to address emerging technologies, evolving risk landscapes, and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

- Lead and execute audits of the Bank’s AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI ecosystem across business, technology, operations, and support functions, providing independent assurance over AI governance, risk management, control frameworks, and operational guardrails across the AI lifecycle.
- Assess the effectiveness of governance structures, accountability frameworks, and risk ownership across L1, L1.5, and L2, including the design and operating effectiveness of AI-related governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
- Review controls covering key stages of the AI lifecycle, including use case approval, development, deployment, monitoring, and change management, and identify control gaps, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with Technology, Cyber Security, Data, Model Risk, and Business Audit teams to deliver coordinated and risk-based AI assurance across the organisation.
- Develop and continuously enhance AI audit methodologies, testing approaches, audit programmes, and assurance frameworks to address emerging AI technologies and evolving risks.
- Serve as the AI audit subject matter expert within Group Audit, providing training, coaching, and guidance to audit teams on AI governance, risks, controls, and audit techniques.
- Communicate key audit observations, emerging risks, and industry developments to senior management and audit leadership, while providing advisory support on AI-related risk assessments and audit planning.
- Monitor developments in AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI technologies, industry standards, and regulatory expectations, and continuously refine the Bank’s AI audit strategy, assurance coverage, and capabilities to remain aligned with the evolving risk landscape and business priorities.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent are advantageous, while AI-related certifications or formal training in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Agentic AI are preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Technology Risk, Data Governance, Model Risk Management, AI Risk, or related control functions, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of AI governance, risk management, controls, and industry leading practices, with knowledge of AI lifecycle management, including use case approval, model development, deployment, monitoring, and operational oversight.
- Good understanding of technology, cyber security, data management, model risk management, and regulatory expectations relevant to AI adoption.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business insights.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across business, technology, risk, compliance, and audit functions, and to lead complex, cross-functional assurance reviews.
- Demonstrated experience in coaching and developing teams, driving knowledge sharing, and building sustainable AI audit and assurance capabilities across the organisation.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating in a fast-evolving environment, with a strong interest in emerging AI technologies, evolving risks, and regulatory developments.

Location:
DBS Asia Central

Job:
Audit

Schedule:
Regular

Employee Status:
Full time