Chief Internal Audit & Risk Leader (FinTech)

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 2,100,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead an independent function. You will provide objective assurance across governance, risk, controls, regulatory compliance, technology, and operations. Fokus on risk-based plans and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will build a high-performing team, work with executives and the Board, and leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to strengthen assurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field.
• Strong understanding of IIA Internal Audit Standards and methodologies.
• Proven experience leading an Internal Audit function in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual Internal Audit plan.
• Lead independent reviews of governance, risk management, and controls.
• Assess controls across FinTech products, payments, lending, tech, and data.
• Audit AML/CFT, sanctions, KYC, fraud risk and regulatory compliance.
• Review ITGC, cybersecurity, cloud, access management, and tech risks.
• Evaluate third-party/vendor controls and outsourcing risks.
• Provide actionable, risk-based recommendations and track remediation.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, root causes and risk ratings.
• Present to executives, Audit Committee, and Board as needed.
• Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit team.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk-based planning

Executive communication

Leadership

Governance

Regulatory knowledge

Cybersecurity auditing

ITGC & controls

Data analytics

Fraud risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA/CISA/CPA/ACCA desirable

Tools

AI-enabled audit tools

Job description

Confidential in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead an independent function. You will provide objective assurance across governance, risk, controls, regulatory compliance, technology, and operations. Fokus on risk-based plans and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will build a high-performing team, work with executives and the Board, and leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to strengthen assurance coverage.