Head of Internal Audit — UAE Banking & Regulated Risk

Ernest Hunter Green Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Hunter Green Limited in Dubai seeks a Head of Internal Audit to lead the audit function of a regulated banking organisation, providing independent assurance to senior stakeholders and the Board. You will shape the risk-based audit strategy, oversee audits across banking operations and technology, engage regulators, and report findings and remediation progress to senior management.

This role requires 16+ years in banking with 10+ in Internal Audit, strong UAE regulatory knowledge, and a

Qualifications

• 16+ years in banking/financial services, incl. 10+ years in Internal Audit.
• 5+ years in senior audit leadership within a UAE-regulated institution.
• Strong UAE regulatory knowledge and risk-based auditing experience.
• CIA mandatory or highly preferred; CPA/ACCA/CISA/CFA/CRMA advantageous.
• Relevant degree; a Master’s is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the risk-based internal audit plan.
• Oversee audits across banking operations, treasury, credit, compliance, AML/CFT and technology.
• Evaluate governance, internal controls, risk frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with the CBUAE, Board Audit Committee, external auditors and senior management.
• Report audit findings and remediation progress to senior stakeholders.
• Lead the audit team and improve audit quality and delivery.

Skills

Internal Audit

Regulatory knowledge

Risk-based auditing

Leadership

Education

CIA (preferred)

CPA

ACCA

CISA

CFA

CRMA (advantageous)

Master's degree

Job description

Ernest Hunter Green Limited in Dubai seeks a Head of Internal Audit to lead the audit function of a regulated banking organisation, providing independent assurance to senior stakeholders and the Board. You will shape the risk-based audit strategy, oversee audits across banking operations and technology, engage regulators, and report findings and remediation progress to senior management.

This role requires 16+ years in banking with 10+ in Internal Audit, strong UAE regulatory knowledge, and a