Risk Assurance - Internal Audit Financial Services - Senior Associate - UAE

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate to enhance the credibility of financial assessments. This role involves evaluating compliance with regulations, managing client relationships, and leveraging advanced analytical skills to navigate complex situations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking and investments, with expertise in financial modeling and regulatory risk requirements. Join a dynamic team that values professional growth and offers opportunities to influence critical decision-making processes while delivering high-quality audit and assurance services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role within the Big 4/Financial Services sector.
• Preferably a CFA or CA with substantial experience in Banking or Investment.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assessments of financial statements and internal controls.
• Evaluate compliance with regulations and risk management processes.
• Build meaningful client connections and manage teams effectively.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Project Management

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Financial Accounting

Compliance Auditing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform

Auditing Methodologies

Emotional Regulation

Creativity

Education

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience in Banking or Investment

Tools

Financial Modeling

Data Visualization

Data Quality

Data Transformation

Model Validations (ICAAP, IFRS 9)

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Banking and Capital Markets

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information, enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise, and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, cosourcing, outsourcing, and managed services using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise in areas like cyber forensics and compliance to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations harness the power of IA to protect value, navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

Focused on relationships, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you will grow your personal brand, deepen technical expertise, and become aware of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn't clear; you will ask questions and use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self-awareness, enhance strengths, and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g., refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Banking and/or Investments industries.
• Knowledge of Financial Services regulatory risk requirements such as:
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, Model Validations (e.g., ICAAP, IFRS 9, and stress testing), Model Management Framework.
• Treasury & Market / Liquidity Risk Assessments.
• Credit Risk Assessments.
• Investment Risk Assessment/Management.
• Regulatory compliance (consumer protection, corporate governance, model risk management, prudential risk, etc.).
• Operational Risk in Banking and Asset Management.
• Understanding of CBUAE requirements (will be a plus).

Soft Skills:

• Advanced project management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with the local market (will be a plus).

Experience and Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role within the Big 4/Financial Services sector.
• Qualifications: Preferably a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Accountant (CA), or an individual with substantial experience in the Banking or Investment industry.

Required Skills:

Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit.

Desired Languages:

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Government Clearance Required: Yes

Job Posting End Date:

Required Experience: Senior IC