Internal Auditor Investment & Wholesale Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Team Leader for Internal Audit in Wholesale and Investment Banking. The role includes developing and implementing audit plans, ensuring compliance, and providing risk management advisory support. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance, relevant certifications, and experience in financial services. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Relevant certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement audit plans to assess controls.
• Lead risk-based internal audits ensuring compliance.
• Conduct financial and operational audits and provide advisory support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Leadership skills

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, ACCA, CFA certifications

MBA

Tools

Data analytics tools

IT audit knowledge

Job description

Imtiaz Real Estate Investment & Development LLC

Team Leader Internal Audit Wholesale and Investment Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank

• 10 - 17 Years
• Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement audit plans, assess controls, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide advisory support while possessing strong analytical and communication skills.
• Conduct financial and operational audits, ensure compliance with regulations, and evaluate internal controls; requires degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant certifications.
• Lead risk‑based internal audits, assess risk management, and ensure compliance in manufacturing, requiring strong analytical and communication skills.
• Conduct audits, evaluate internal controls, prepare reports, ensure compliance, assess risks, and collaborate on risk management with strong communication skills.
• Execute risk‑based internal audit plans, ensure compliance with standards, and require expertise in financial services and cryptocurrency.
• Contribute to business integrity and risk management by leading internal audits, ensuring compliance, and developing key risk indicators with strong analytical skills.
• Lead internal audit assignments, conduct risk assessments, participate in fraud investigations, and draft reports while ensuring compliance and effective internal controls.
• Lead internal audit planning, conduct risk assessments, evaluate controls, mentor staff, and utilize data analytics in the insurance sector.
• Conduct internal audits, assess risks, ensure compliance, analyze financial data, and provide recommendations while collaborating with various departments.
• Assist in executing internal audits, evaluate internal controls, ensure compliance with UAE laws, and prepare audit reports while possessing strong analytical skills.
• Conduct risk‑based internal audits, evaluate internal controls, and provide recommendations while ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing processes.
• Conduct internal audits, manage risk, ensure compliance, and provide advisory services while collaborating with management and enhancing audit methodologies.
• Assist in audit program development, conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance, and possess analytical skills with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Plan and execute audits, utilize data analytics, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance controls and improve operations for effective risk management.
• Assist in audit planning, conduct audits, analyze documentation, provide recommendations, and mentor junior auditors while ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Execute audit engagements, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with governance and controls while possessing strong analytical and communication skills.
• Lead internal audits in real estate and construction, ensuring compliance, risk assessment, and process improvement with strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Lead branch operations audits, assess governance and controls, ensure compliance, and support risk management while guiding junior auditors and promoting a compliance culture.
• Lead audits in investment and wholesale banking, assess risks, evaluate controls, and provide guidance to junior auditors while ensuring compliance.
• Conduct audits in Technology and Information Security, assess risks, evaluate controls, and provide guidance to junior auditors with strong IT audit experience.
• Lead the internal audit function, develop risk‑based audit plans, provide assurance on controls, and manage full audit cycles in fintech.
• Lead internal audit function ensuring governance, compliance, and risk management while overseeing cybersecurity and technology audits with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Internal Audit processes, conduct risk assessments, and analyze internal controls; requires expertise in IT Audit and strong presentation skills.
• Lead & Execute Internal Audits Design risk‑based internal audit plans aligned with business priorities (not textbook theory). Personally execute audits end‑to‑end: Planning & sc…
• Lead end‑to‑end audits in wholesale and investment banking, ensuring compliance, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance, or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA).
• Chartered Accountancy, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, or MBA.
• Experience in financial services, cryptocurrency, fintech, real estate, construction, insurance, technology, information security, or wholesale & investment banking.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and data analytics.
• Experience managing junior auditors and guiding audit teams.
• Knowledge of UAE laws, IT audit, and cybersecurity audit.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (for certain roles).