You will work as Senior Auditor under the direction of the Head of MEA Region Internal Audit and the Head of IMI-CIB Foreign Network Audit. Either independently or collectively with the MEA Audit team and with HO auditors, you will carry out or lead internal audit engagements covering different areas; you will evaluate internal controls of the audited organizational structure process, document audit test work and communicate audit issues to management. You will adhere to the obligatory IIA Standards, as well as the methodology standards of the ISP Chief Audit Officer. You will be responsible for the preparation of ad hoc and periodic reports, as requested, and you will be the official point of contact for the Internal Audit function with the local Regulators.

What you'll be doing

You will have the opportunity to support the following activities:

• Develop comprehensive and detailed audit program, based on the HO Chief Audit Officer methodology framework, to support the execution of audit tests and verifications
• Conduct audit engagements, in line with the instruction from the Head of MEA Region Internal Audit team and from the Head of IMI CIB Foreign Network Audit
• Collaborate with other Head Office Chief Audit Officer specialist functions
• Ensure the preparation of diligently audit products (reports, work papers, etc.)
• Ensure that the audit reports are prepared in a timely manner and that they clearly present the identified weaknesses and formulate effective recommendations for mitigation action
• Ensure the efficient monitoring of the resolution of the identified weaknesses and the implementation of mitigation actions
• Follow the evolution of the business and operational activities and of the credit portfolio of the Branch, as well as the changes in the related internal (local and HO) and external regulations
• Maintain solid working relationships with relevant Branch counterparties and stakeholders
• Manage the relationship with the local Regulators, answer their enquiries in collaboration with the Head of MEA Region Internal Audit and with the Head of IMI CIB Foreign Network Audit
• Perform the annual and continuous risk assessment
• Assist with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required

Who we are looking for

If you want to turn your passion into a career and you have the following characteristics, we are waiting for you:

• At least 5 years of experience in the role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Risk Management
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of credit analysis standards and techniques, non-performing loan management practices, asset classification, provisioning and related accounting treatment
• Experience in auditing the areas of AML, Sanctions and Operations
• Broad knowledge of banking services, corporate governance and risk management best practices (incl. the Basel framework and ICAAP & Pillar 3 processes)
• ability to audit multiple areas of the Branch
• good knowledge of English
• ability to write clear and detailed reports
• relevant professional certifications (CIA, CISA, CAMS, etc.)
• availability to travel within UAE and to different countries especially in MEA Region