Assistant Vice President – Audit – Wholesale Banking

TAAHEED; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Financial Services sector is looking for an Assistant Vice President to join their Group Internal Audit function. This role focuses on enhancing client relationships through risk-based auditing and improving internal controls. The ideal candidate will transition from Corporate Banking into Internal Audit, bringing strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach. Join a dynamic team that values professional growth and offers the opportunity to shape the future of auditing in banking. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Corporate Banking, focusing on Relationship Management.
• Educated to minimum degree level with accounting qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits of Client Relationships departments and branches.
• Lead audit teams and provide technical guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Team Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Job description

Assistant Vice President – Audit – Wholesale Banking

TAAHEED are currently engaged with the region’s leading Banking group to assist them in attracting the talent of the future. Our client is one of the most recognizable names in the Financial Services industry and is in an enviable position to be able to recruit high-caliber professionals across the business.

The Group Internal Audit function is seeking an Assistant Vice President candidate to focus on the Client Relationships business. Main responsibilities will include performing risk-based audits of the Departments/Units/Branches within Client Relationships, leading audit teams, conducting special investigations and reviews as well as providing technical guidance to the team and to colleagues from other teams.

Accountabilities:

1. Each assigned audit is planned in detail by conducting risk assessments, developing an understanding of activities, and allocation of audit work to assigned team members.
2. Audits are performed in accordance with approved audit programs, utilizing internal and external resources.
3. Ongoing consultancy/advice is provided to auditees from a control perspective for improvements in their processes to ensure effective and efficient controls.
4. Assess if Divisional/Regional/Branch Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities.
5. Control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient to reduce risks of errors, omissions and loss.
6. Improvements/enhancements to the internal control structure are required.

Qualifications:

1. Educated to minimum degree level with accounting qualification preferred.
2. Minimum 5 years experience in Corporate Banking, specifically from a Relationship Management, Credit Risk and or Credit Analysis background.
3. Good analytical and problem solving skills.
4. Team-oriented and able to manage/prioritize multiple tasks.
5. Very good verbal and written communication skills.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A POSITION WHEREBY THE CLIENT IS SEEKING A CANDIDATE WHO IS KEEN TO TRANSITION INTO AN INTERNAL AUDIT POSITION, RATHER THAN BEING CURRENTLY IN A SIMILAR ROLE.