Audit & Risk Analyst

Job title:                Audit & Risk Analyst

Dubai

Role Purpose

Audit & Monitoring

• Support internal audits and reviews to assess adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Conduct monitoring tasks and schedules aligned with the compliance of risk assessment.
• Track and validate remediation of audit and monitoring findings and ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.
• Participate in risk assessments and testing of key business processes and controls.

Reporting

• Prepare, validate, and submit reports to the Audit or Risk Manager
• Generate management information (MI) and dashboards on audit, risk, and compliance metrics, findings, and trends.
• Maintain records of all logs – Gifts, PA dealing, breaches, complaints, incidents, and corrective actions.

Policy & Procedure Support

• Assist in reviewing related policies and procedures in line with changes in regulations and audit findings.
• Support training and awareness initiatives to reinforce compliance obligations and best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Operations) to gather data and relevant information.
• Collaborate with the Risk Manager, Head of Compliance, and auditors during reviews or inspections.

Required qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Law, Risk, or a related field.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in compliance, audit, risk, or regulatory reporting roles.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools; experience with regulatory systems a plus.