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Trust Bank Audit Manager - Governance & Controls

Tokyo 23 Wards 外資系企業 Japanese Corporate Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is a high-impact internal audit role within the trust banking arm of a global financial group. You'll contribute to risk evaluation, plan and execute audits, and support the advancement of audit frameworks. The position spans across business governance, trust-related services, IT/systems, and regulatory risk, with strong exposure to senior stakeholders.
  • Take a leading role in trust banking audit innovation
  • Drive governance assurance across diverse trust functions

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent financial group offering trust banking, custody, pension, and real estate services. Their audit team is an independent function focused on elevating internal control quality in response to evolving international regulations and corporate governance standards.

Job Description

  • Lead the development of annual risk assessments and audit plans
  • Execute internal audits related to trust services, custody, pension, and securities proxy functions
  • Evaluate governance, compliance, operational, AML, and system risks
  • Propose and implement upgrades to auditing processes and methodology
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen risk culture and audit outcomes

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience in auditing trust banking services OR Background in 2nd-line functions such as legal, compliance, IT planning, risk, or trust product due diligence
  • Understanding of governance, operational controls, and regulatory risks
  • Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability
  • Japanese fluency required; English proficiency preferred

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to shape internal audit practices at a top-tier trust bank
  • Career development into senior audit leadership roles
  • Work closely with strategic departments across governance, risk, and compliance
Contact
Carl Iso
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6705249
Phone number
+81 80 4676 4473

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Internal Audit
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carl Iso
Consultant phone
+81 80 4676 4473
Job Reference
JN-032025-6705249
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.