Internal Audit Strategy & Planning - Audit Transformation Focus

Japan 外資系企業 Japanese Corporate Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Join a Tokyo-based internal audit team driving transformation in audit planning, process optimization, and auditor capability development. This is a strategic role supporting modernization initiatives and contributing to effective governance practices across a diversified financial services platform.
  • Shape the future of internal audit innovation
  • Flexible work style & global collaboration opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a major financial institution with deep market presence and global operations. The audit function plays a key role in ensuring effective risk management and regulatory compliance, while leading initiatives that enhance governance quality and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Lead strategic planning for internal audit methodology, tools, and frameworks
  • Develop and manage policies, procedures, and audit-related governance standards
  • Drive modernization of internal audit operations, including automation and process review
  • Design and deliver training programs for audit staff development
  • Support leadership in enhancing overall audit effectiveness and stakeholder engagement
  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and global coordination

The Successful Applicant

  • Interest in internal audit innovation and strategy
  • Prior experience in audit, internal controls, or risk within financial institutions or audit firms
  • Business-level Japanese and strong communication skills
  • Project coordination skills and the ability to engage cross-functional teams
  • Preferred: CIA, CISA, or relevant certifications; knowledge of regulatory or operational risk

What's on Offer

  • Engage in high-impact transformation work
  • Work-from-home flexibility and flex-time structure
  • Full benefits package including skill-up support for audit certifications
Contact
Carl Iso
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6705254
Phone number
+81 80 4676 4473

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Japan
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carl Iso
Consultant phone
+81 80 4676 4473
Job Reference
JN-032025-6705254
Company Type
Japanese Corporate
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.