Audit Specialist: Business Conduct & Consumer Protection

athGADLANG; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

athGADLANG is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to support Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance audits in a fintech environment. You will execute risk-based audits, review onboarding, disclosures, and governance, and ensure strong controls to protect customers.

The role requires 8–10 years in internal audit or regulatory audit, with certifications preferred and proven experience in regulated financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, risk management, business administration, law, or related field.
• CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, CAMS, or CRMA preferred.
• 8–10 years of internal audit, compliance, risk management, or regulatory audit experience.
• Experience auditing Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, Customer Experience, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong governance, risk management, and internal controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits focused on Business Conduct Risk, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks.
• Review customer onboarding processes, product governance practices, customer disclosures, and fair treatment controls.
• Assess compliance with applicable consumer protection regulations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Evaluate conduct risk management frameworks, governance structures, and control effectiveness.
• Review customer complaint management processes and investigate potential conduct-related risks.
• Assess sales practices, marketing communications, and customer-facing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and compliance deficiencies, and provide practical recommendations for remediation.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting key findings, risk assessments, and management action plans.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal reviews, and management reporting activities.
• Promote best practices in customer protection, ethical conduct, and governance across business functions.

Skills

Audit expertise

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

athGADLANG is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to support Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance audits in a fintech environment. You will execute risk-based audits, review onboarding, disclosures, and governance, and ensure strong controls to protect customers.

The role requires 8–10 years in internal audit or regulatory audit, with certifications preferred and proven experience in regulated financial services.