Senior Auditor, Operations- Shared Services Audit

This role involves leading and executing risk-based operations and regulatory audits across the bank, with a strong emphasis 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 compliance with the Central Bank of the UAE (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 operations domains.
- Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps, and assign risk ratings to audit findings.
- Manage audit delivery to ensure high quality, adherence to timelines, and compliance with established audit standards.
- Provide independent assurance on AML, Sanctions, Third-Party Risk, and ORM frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate compliance with CBUAE regulations as well as international regulatory standards.
- Support regulatory engagements and facilitate the timely resolution of regulatory observations.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across operational processes to identify and evaluate composite risks.
- Utilize audit analytics, continuous auditing tools, and RegTech solutions to improve audit coverage and operational 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 secure agreement on action plans and control enhancements.
- Provide advisory support related to process improvements and new product development initiatives.
- Prepare and present clear, risk-focused audit reports to senior management, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
- Support reporting requirements for the Board and senior management as needed.

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 equivalent regulatory environments.
- Proficiency in using RegTech, audit analytics, and continuous auditing tools to enhance audit effectiveness.
- Strong analytical skills combined with excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications

- 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 technology to safeguard the institution’s integrity and regulatory standing.