Senior Internal Audit Officer (Based in Beijing)

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing infrastructure for tomorrow in Asia and beyond – infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.

The Internal Audit Office (IAO) of AIIB provides professional and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve AIIB's operations. The mission of internal audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The IAO helps AIIB accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

Reporting to the Chief Internal Audit Officer, the Senior Internal Audit Officer will develop and maintain a comprehensive audit plan aligned with AIIB's risk management framework. They will manage resources, lead various engagements, and assist in the management of internal audit activities and reporting to stakeholders, adding value to the organization by fostering a culture of learning and professionalism within AIIB. Additionally, the Senior Internal Audit Officer will assist with staff development and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and regularly refresh a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan that provides appropriate coverage of key risks and strategic priorities.
• Lead enterprise-wide and engagement-level audit risk assessments by evaluating inherent risks and control mitigations and translating the results into risk-based audit objectives, scope, and procedures.
• Lead complex assurance and advisory engagements to assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls, aligned with AIIB’s corporate strategy and risk appetite.
• Apply a strategic, end-to-end business perspective when evaluating risk and control design, operating effectiveness, and remediation, considering both immediate issues and longer-term organizational impact.
• Deliver clear, balanced, and timely audit reports for auditees, Senior Management, and the Audit and Risk Committee, articulating issues, root causes, risk implications, and practical recommendations with agreed action plans.
• Serve as a trusted partner to promote and strengthen AIIB's risk and control culture through constructive challenge, stakeholder engagement, and pragmatic advice.
• Promote the value of internal audit by delivering high-quality engagements and communicating insights that enable better decision-making and stronger controls.
• Drive change and continuous improvement by identifying systemic themes across audits, influencing remediation priorities, and advocating practical enhancements to processes, controls, and governance.
• Promote the responsible use of data, automation, and AI-enabled techniques within internal audit to enhance risk sensing, audit quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry practices, stakeholder expectations, and emerging risks, and represent the IAO in relevant external events or forums to enhance the function's profile and capability across multilateral development bank (MDB) peers.
• Coach and develop internal audit team members, fostering an inclusive culture through effective feedback, on-the-job learning, and support for professional growth.
• Support the Chief Internal Audit Officer and Principal Internal Audit Officer in planning and delivering strategic stakeholder engagements (e.g., internal audit forums, knowledge-sharing sessions, outreach events), including agenda development, speaker coordination, and synthesis of key messages and outcomes.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and key external counterparts to facilitate effective audit delivery, influence outcomes, and enhance trust in the internal audit function.

Requirements

• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience in internal audit, ideally within financial institutions and preferably including exposure to MDBs or comparable international organizations.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline required. A bachelor's degree with relevant professional certifications may be accepted.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) will be an advantage.
• Strong business and strategic understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, with the ability to apply appropriate internal audit approaches in complex environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal auditing standards and practices, including relevant frameworks (e.g., IIA Professional Practice Framework, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB standards where applicable).
• Demonstrated experience applying the IPPF across planning, execution, documentation, reporting, and follow-up. Exposure to a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) will be an advantage.
• Recognized as a strong internal audit professional, with the credibility to advise on audit quality, professional standards, and capability development.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and developing staff and/or leading engagement teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering significant outcomes for an internal audit function (e.g., enhancements to audit methodology, impactful engagement results, or measurable improvements in audit execution and reporting).
• Working knowledge of data analytics and AI concepts and tools as applied to assurance, with the ability to translate opportunities and limitations into practical audit approaches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across levels and functions.
• Ability to maintain independence and objectivity while building trust and providing constructive feedback.
• Social, political, and cross-cultural sensitivity, with the ability to navigate stakeholder dynamics in an international environment.
• Strong planning, project management, and report-writing skills, with the ability to deliver quality outcomes under tight timelines and manage multiple priorities.
• High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation. Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.