Assistant Vice President – Audit – Wholesale Banking

TAAHEED; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the MENA region is looking for an Assistant Vice President to oversee risk-based audits within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in Corporate Banking with strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include leading audits and offering consultancy advice for process improvements. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a unique chance for candidates looking to transition into internal audit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Corporate Banking.
• Experience in Relationship Management, Credit Risk or Credit Analysis.
• Able to manage/prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits of Departments/Units/Branches within Client Relationships.
• Lead audit teams and conduct special investigations.
• Provide consultancy/advice from a control perspective.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Team-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Degree level education

Accounting qualification preferred

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 providing technical guidance to the team and to colleagues from other teams.

Accountabilities

• 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.
• Audits are performed in accordance with approved audit programs, utilizing internal and external resources.
• Ongoing consultancy/advice is provided to auditees from a control perspective for improvements in their processes to ensure effective and efficient controls.
• Assess if Divisional/Regional/Branch Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities.
• Control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient to reduce risks of errors, omissions and loss.
• Improvements/enhancements to the internal control structure are required.

Requirements

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

About The Company

TAAHEED deliver pioneering recruitment solutions and consultancy services to MENA organizations that believe human capital is the major driver in building a ‘best-in-class’ team or company.

• TAAHEED offer Search & Selection, Project & Managed Service solutions across key practices, including;
• Construction & Development
• Banking & Financial Services
• Insurance
• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Industry
• Shared Services (HR/Legal/Accountancy/Professional Support)
• Higher Education Recruitment / University (Faculty Staff)
• Media, Advertising, Marketing, PR & Communications
• Public Sector

TAAHEED also are the region’s number one contributor to Emiratization initiatives.