Summary
Citi is seeking a Vice President for Internal Audit, Risk Management in Dubai. The role leads and participates in audits, with primary coverage of risk, and includes audit planning, regulatory monitoring, issue validation, risk assessments and reporting. Applicants should have 6–10 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a solid understanding of risk management and its regulatory environment; relevant certifications are preferred. The position is full-time and open to UAE nationals only.
The posting
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The Audit Manager is responsible for delivering audit assurance activities with primary coverage of Risk, while also participating in Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits.
Responsibilities:
- Participate and lead the Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports, presenting issues to the business, and discussing practical and sustainable solutions.
- Participate in the annual audit planning process to ensure alignment with business risks, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks.
- Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage addresses applicable regulatory requirements.
- Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations, risk assessments, business monitoring and governance committee reports.
- Apply professional judgement in evaluating risks and forming audit conclusions, escalate significant risks accordingly.
- Adhere to Internal Audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements while providing timely and effective audit assurance; ensure established timelines and budgets are met.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit assurance processes, including development of data analytics and usage of AI tools to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure strong understanding of the business.
- Act as trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing independent challenge and risk-based insights.
Qualifications:
- 6 – 10 years of experience in a related role
- Solid understanding of Risk Management practices, and the related regulatory environment
- Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar) preferred
- Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables according to strict timetables
- Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
- Effective project management skills and negotiation skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Internal Audit
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Job Family:
Audit
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Controls Assessment, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Risk Management Lifecycle, Root Cause Analysis.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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