AVP & Audit Manager, Personal Banking (Emiratized)

Job Purpose

Audit Delivery

• Audit banking functions across the UAE and international network in line with the annual plan.
• Complete audit work programs efficiently and report potential delays or plan changes.
• Assess risks, governance, controls, data processing, asset safeguarding, and resource efficiency.
• Review and finalize audit worksheets and reports within the stated timeframes.
• Negotiate documented management action plans to address audit findings.

Team and Process Management

• Guide and train junior colleagues and share knowledge to support team objectives.
• Execute established GIA policies, guidance notes, procedures, and practice notes.
• Maintain the audit universe and coordinate effective coverage with other teams.
• Prepare risk assessments for process streams and applicable subsidiaries.
• Maintain audit programs in the central audit management tool.
• Lead continuous improvement in audit processes and practices.

Stakeholder and Reporting Duties

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders using high ethical standards.
• Act as audit business partner to line managers and identify emerging risks.
• Provide ongoing governance, risk management, and control consultancy to unit management.
• Follow up with management to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare timely and accurate functional reports meeting group standards.
• Conduct investigations and special reviews assigned by audit leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• A relevant postgraduate, professional, or certification qualification is desirable.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with an international bank or Big 4 organization is required.
• Internal audit experience is strongly preferred but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Consumer, Private, and Business Banking activities, processes, and risks is required.
• Working knowledge of banking and audit policies, procedures, and applicable Central Bank regulations is required.
• Self-direction, multitasking ability, and resilience under pressure are required.
• Good analytical, verbal, and written communication skills are required.

Role Scope