AVP Internal Audit

Citigroup Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Dubai seeks a Senior Auditor to lead audit assurance across Technology and Cybersecurity, with cross-discipline involvement in Citibank UAE. You will draft robust audit reports, present issues, and work with stakeholders to implement practical solutions.

The role requires 5–8 years in auditing, a solid understanding of technology/regulatory environments, and strong communication. It offers a full-time position in Dubai with opportunities to enhance data analytics and AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; professional certifications preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in internal audit or related field.
• Solid understanding of Technology and Cybersecurity and regulatory environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.
• Experience with data analytics and AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audits including drafting reports and presenting issues to business.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage meets requirements.
• Conduct audit validations, risk assessments and business monitoring.
• Adhere to Internal Audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Escalate significant risks accordingly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement including data analytics and AI tools for audit efficiency.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to understand the business.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Influencing and relationship mgmt

Unbiased analysis

Control Monitoring

Data Analysis

Industry Knowledge

Issue Management

Laws and Regulations

Professional Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/ ACA/ CFA/ CIA/ CISA/ ACAMS or similar

Job description

Job Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted

19 October 2026

Job Reference/ID

26945511

Job Description / Role

The Senior Auditor is responsible for delivering audit assurance activities with primary coverage of Technology and Cybersecurity activities, while also participating in Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports, presenting issues to the business, and discussing practical and sustainable solutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage addresses applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations, risk assessments and business monitoring.
• Adhere to Internal Audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements while providing timely and effective audit assurance; ensure established timelines and budgets are met.
• Apply professional judgement in evaluating risks and forming audit conclusions, **escalate** significant risks accordingly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit assurance processes, including development of data analytics and usage of AI tools to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure strong understanding of the business.

Experience Required

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in a related role
• Solid understanding of Technology and Cybersecurity and the related regulatory environment.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience. Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar) preferred.

Skills Required

• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
• Control Monitoring
• Data Analysis
• Industry Knowledge
• Issue Management
• Laws and Regulations
• Professional Standards

Employment / Job Type

Full Time

Nationality

UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company

A global financial services firm offering corporate and investment banking, treasury and trade solutions, markets, securities services and wealth management. It serves institutional and individual clients with a long established presence in Gulf markets.

Company Industry

Banking

Department / Functional Area

Internal Audit

Closing Date

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)