AVP Internal Audit (UAE Nationals Only)

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Dubai seeks a Senior Auditor to deliver audit assurance in Technology and Cybersecurity. Responsibilities include participating in audits, drafting reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, a degree, and certifications such as CPA or CISA preferred. Strong communication, project management, and relationship management skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to enhance audit processes using analytics and AI.

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations and risk assessments.
• Adhere to Internal Audit standards and timely assurance provision.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit assurance processes.

Skills

Control Monitoring

Data Analysis

Industry Knowledge

Issue Management

Laws and Regulations

Professional Standards

Risk Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

For additional information, please review .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, 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.**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------------------------------------------------------**Job Family Group:**Internal Audit------------------------------------------------------**Job Family:**Audit------------------------------------------------------**Time Type:**------------------------------------------------------**Most Relevant Skills**Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis.------------------------------------------------------**Other Relevant Skills**For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.**If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *.* *View Citi’s and the poster.*