Senior Auditor, Operations- Shared Services Audit

This role involves leading and executing risk-based operational and regulatory audits across the bank, with a primary focus on Operations Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions compliance, and meeting regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will drive assurance over complex operational processes by evaluating control effectiveness, ensuring adherence to CBUAE and international regulations, and enhancing risk management practices through advanced audit methodologies and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the planning and execution of risk-based audits, investigations, and thematic reviews within various operational domains.
- Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify gaps, and assign risk ratings to audit findings.
- Manage audit delivery to ensure high quality, timely completion, and compliance with established audit standards.
- Provide independent assurance over AML, Sanctions, Third-Party Risk, and ORM frameworks, ensuring compliance with CBUAE and other international regulatory requirements.
- Support regulatory engagements and facilitate the timely resolution of regulatory observations.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across operational processes to identify composite risks.
- Utilize audit analytics, continuous auditing tools, and RegTech capabilities to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
- Monitor emerging risks proactively through ongoing stakeholder engagement and data analysis.
- Collaborate with business unit heads and risk teams to promote timely remediation of identified risks.
- Influence stakeholders to gain consensus on action plans and control enhancements.
- Offer advisory support on process improvements and product development initiatives to strengthen operational controls.
- Prepare and present clear, risk-focused audit reports to senior management, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
- Support reporting to the Board and senior management as required.

Required Qualifications

- Over 10 years of experience in Operations or Internal Audit within the banking sector.
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with AML, Sanctions, ORM, and Regulatory Compliance audits.
- Familiarity with CBUAE regulatory frameworks or similar regulatory environments.
- Proficiency in audit analytics, RegTech solutions, and continuous auditing tools.
- Strong analytical skills combined with excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of operational risk and regulatory compliance within a dynamic banking environment, leveraging advanced audit techniques and technologies to safeguard the institution’s integrity and regulatory standing.