AVP Internal Audit (UAE Nationals Only)

Citi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Auditor to lead audit assurance with focus on Technology and Cybersecurity, while contributing to Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits.

You will participate in audit reporting, monitor regulatory changes, and validate risks and controls, driving process improvements and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in a related role.
• Solid understanding of Technology and Cybersecurity and the regulatory environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Influencing and relationship management skills.
• Ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports, presenting issues to the business, and discussing practical solutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage meets requirements.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations, risk assessments and business monitoring.
• Adhere to Internal Audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Apply professional judgement in evaluating risks and forming audit conclusions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes, including data analytics and AI tool usage.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand the business.

Skills

Audit & assurance

Regulatory understanding

Project management

Stakeholder management

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Professional certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Job description

Discover your future at Citi

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Job Overview

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.

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, escape 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.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in a related role
• Solid understanding of Technology and Cybersecurity and the related regulatory environment.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar) preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Internal Audit

Job Family:

Audit

Time Type:

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Most Relevant Skills

Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above

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