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AVP – Credit and Business Audits
Al Maryah Community Bank
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
1 weeks ago
Internal AuditCredit Risk ManagementCorporate BankingCommercial BankingSME BankingWholesale Banking
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About the Role
Al Maryah Community Bank seeks an AVP – Credit and Business Audits to support the Head of Internal Audit in delivering risk-based assurance over corporate, commercial, SME, wholesale, and investment banking activities.
Key Skills for This Role
Internal AuditCredit Risk ManagementCorporate BankingCommercial BankingSME BankingWholesale Banking
Responsibilities
- Support development and periodic update of the risk based annual Credit & Business Audit Plan and Audit Universe
- Lead end to end audits covering Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, SME Banking, Wholesale Banking, Investment Banking, International Banking, Credit Risk and Credit Management and Credit Administration
- Audit products including Corporate Loans, Working Capital Facilities, Overdrafts, Revolving Credit Facilities, Trade Finance, Structured Finance, Treasury related Credit Products, Cash Management
- Assess governance, risk management, internal controls, delegated authorities, regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness
- Evaluate the end to end credit lifecycle including origination, underwriting, approval, documentation, collateral management, monitoring, provisioning (IFRS 9), watchlist, recovery and portfolio management
- Prepare high quality audit reports and ensure audits are completed within agreed timelines
- Act as Audit Business Partner for business and credit stakeholders
- Track, monitor, and follow up on open Internal audit & CBUAE issues, ensuring timely and sustainable remediation
- Contribute to enhancing automation, use of data analytics, and audit system tools (e.g., TeamMate) to improve efficiency and consistency
- Provide mentorship and guidance to auditors and direct reporting staff
Requirements
- 10–14 years of Internal Audit experience within banking/financial services
- Minimum 5 years auditing Business, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking and Credit functions
- Bachelor's degree; CIA preferred. CPA/ACCA/CFA advantageous
- Strong knowledge of Corporate & Investment Banking products, Credit Risk Management, Basel Framework, IFRS 9 and CBUAE regulations
- Experience with audit management systems and data analytics
- Proficient in preparing audit reports and recommendations aligned with IIA standards
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Role Purpose
- Support the Head of Internal Audit in delivering independent, risk based assurance over Corporate, Commercial, SME, Wholesale and Investment/ Private Banking activities, Credit Risk Management, Credit Administration, Products Governance, Credit, and related operations.
- Lead end to end audits covering business processes, products, governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and internal controls in accordance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, CBUAE regulations and Internal Audit methodology.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development and periodic update of the risk based annual Credit & Business Audit Plan and Audit Universe.
- Lead end to end audits covering Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, SME Banking, Wholesale Banking, Investment Banking, International Banking, Credit Risk and Credit Management and Credit Administration.
- Audit products including Corporate Loans, Working Capital Facilities, Overdrafts, Revolving Credit Facilities, Trade Finance (LCs, Guarantees, Collections), Structured Finance, Treasury related Credit Products, Cash Management, etc.
- Assess governance, risk management, internal controls, delegated authorities, regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Evaluate the end to end credit lifecycle including origination, underwriting, approval, documentation, collateral management, monitoring, provisioning (IFRS 9), watchlist, recovery and portfolio management.
- Prepare high quality audit reports and ensure audits are completed within agreed timelines.
- Act as Audit Business Partner for business and credit stakeholders.
- Track, monitor, and follow up on open Internal audit & CBUAE issues, ensuring timely and sustainable remediation.
- Arrange and conduct validation testing prior to closure of findings and maintain evidence based documentation.
- Liaise with stakeholders for supporting resolution and accountability.
- Provide progress updates to the Head of Audit and assist in reporting for senior management and Audit Committee reviews.
- Ensure audit documentation aligns with GIA quality benchmarks, IIA requirements, and evidence integrity standards.
Experience & Knowledge
- 10–14 years of Internal Audit experience within banking/financial services.
- Minimum 5 years auditing Business, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking and Credit functions.
- Bachelor's degree; CIA preferred. CPA/ACCA/CFA advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of Corporate & Investment Banking products, Credit Risk Management, Basel Framework, IFRS 9 and CBUAE regulations.
- Experience with audit management systems and data analytics.
- Proficient in preparing audit reports and recommendations aligned with IIA standards.
Competencies & Skills
- Strong understanding of banking products and credit lifecycle.
- Excellent analytical, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership, mentoring and negotiation capabilities.
- Risk based auditing, root cause analysis and professional judgement.
- Effective communicator with strong verbal and written reporting skills.
- Collaborative team player with experience in cross functional and integrated audit teams.
- Strong problem solving ability with practical, risk based solutions.
- Excellent time management to meet audit deadlines within resource constraints.
- Demonstrates high ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment.
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