AVP & Audit Manager, Compliance (Emiratised)

Job Purpose

Audit Accountabilities

• Audit Group Compliance activities in the UAE, international network, and FAB subsidiaries.
• Deliver Group Compliance audits in accordance with Annual Plan objectives and audit work programs.
• Provide guidance, on-the-job training, and knowledge sharing for junior colleagues.
• Maintain compliance audit universe, process-stream risk assessments, and audit programs in the audit management tool.
• Assess risks, governance, controls, data integrity, asset safeguarding, and resource efficiency during audits.
• Review and finalize auditors’ worksheets and audit reports with management after fieldwork.
• Negotiate documented management action plans and follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Identify and drive process and practice improvements based on global standards and business changes.
• Act as audit business partner to compliance line managers and identify emerging risks through regular meetings.
• Conduct assigned investigations and special reviews.
• Maintain current knowledge of financial crime compliance, regulatory controls, and CBUAE reporting developments.
• Review Group Compliance functions end to end and identify correction or improvement opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Relevant postgraduate, professional qualification, or certification such as CAMS is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with an international bank or Big 4.
• Internal audit experience is strongly preferred but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of compliance function activities, processes, and associated risks.
• Working knowledge of bank and audit policies, procedures, and relevant Central Bank regulations.
• Must be self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks, and able to work under pressure.
• Good analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.