Head of Internal Audit, UAE & Global Compliance

Airwallex

Dubai

Hybride

AED 500 000 - 900 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Airwallex is seeking a seasoned Head of Internal Audit for its UAE entity, based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You will establish and lead the internal audit function, align with local regulators, and support growth across UAE, EMEA and beyond.

The role requires 8+ years of audit experience, UAE regulatory expertise, and strong communication with senior stakeholders. A bachelor’s in finance/accounting and UAE residency are essential, with UAE visa sponsorship as a potential path.

Qualifications

8+ years of audit experience with capability to step into a regulatory Key Function Holder role.
Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in the UAE, including CBUAE, DFSA or FSRA frameworks.
Experience auditing financial crime, AML/CFT, sanctions screening, payment systems, card schemes, customer money safeguarding or enterprise risk management.
A bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
Current UAE residency with valid work authorisation, or eligibility for UAE employment visa sponsorship and willingness to relocate to meet applicable regulatory presence requirements.

Responsabilités

Establish and lead the internal audit function for Airwallex's UAE entity, meeting local regulatory expectations and supporting the entity's growth.
Serve as the designated Chief Internal Auditor / Head of Internal Audit and Key Function Holder for the UAE entity, partnering with the local Board and relevant regulators.
Design and execute risk-based audit plans, charters and testing procedures tailored to the UAE regulatory environment and Airwallex's local risk profile.
Lead regulatory compliance audits across the EMEA region and contribute to global compliance audits across Airwallex's international footprint.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls across financial crime, AML/CFT, sanctions screening, payment systems, card schemes, customer money safeguarding and enterprise risk management.
Use data analytics and technology to improve audit efficiency, support continuous monitoring and identify emerging risks or anomalies.
Communicate complex compliance issues clearly to senior management, business leaders, risk teams, Boards and regulators.
Track management action plans and follow up to ensure audit findings are remediated in a timely and sustainable way.
Stay close to regulatory developments across the UAE and broader EMEA region, embedding relevant changes and best practices into Airwallex's audit approach.