Audit & Risk Analyst (Emirati)

About This Role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title:                Audit & Risk Analyst (Emirati)

Reports to: Chief Legal Officer

Location: Dubai

Contract type: Full Time

Role Purpose:

The Audit & Risk Analyst supports the Audit, Risk, and Compliance framework by coordinating information for audits, risk assessments, monitoring activities, and reporting. The role also helps ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

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.
• This position is open to UAE Nationals holding a Family Book

We welcome applications from Emirati fresh graduates and early-career professionals who are looking to develop their careers in a dynamic environment.

Should you wish to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to email abirkett@damanmarkets.com