Senior Auditor (International Audits)

High Street Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead international audits, focusing on Financial Crime Compliance and Central Bank regulatory validations. Ideal candidates will have 4–7 years of relevant experience in the banking sector and a strong understanding of UAE regulations. This role offers competitive industry-standard benefits.

Benefits

Industry benchmarked benefits

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in AML / CFT, Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk, or Internal Controls within the banking sector.
• Knowledge of TBML, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, KYC, and periodic reviews.
• Strong understanding of UAE banking regulations and retail banking landscape.
• Experience in any of the three lines of defense related to financial crime.
• Proficiency in audit methodology in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on audits within agreed timelines.
• Perform regulatory validations and gap assessments.
• Document and test business processes and internal controls.
• Deliver risk analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor the business risk environment and adapt audit focus.
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation.

Skills

Excellent report writing

Analytical capabilities

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management skills

Adaptability

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Auditor to lead and execute international audits across our client's UAE operations, with a focus on Financial Crime Compliance (FCC / AML / CFT) , Central Bank of UAE regulatory validations , and retail & management audits. This role requires strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and improve governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on audits within agreed timelines.
• Perform regulatory validations, gap assessments, and process reviews in line with CBUAE requirements.
• Document and test business processes and internal controls.
• Deliver risk analysis and recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Monitor the business risk environment and adapt audit focus accordingly.
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation and track resolution of issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert on CBUAE-related regulatory matters.

Preferred

• ACAMS certification.
• Based in Dubai with UAE industry experience.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in AML / CFT, Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk, or Internal Controls within the banking sector.
• Knowledge of TBML, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, KYC, and periodic reviews.
• Strong understanding of UAE banking regulations and the retail banking landscape.
• Experience in any of the three lines of defense related to financial crime, regulatory, or operational risk.
• Proficiency in audit methodology and governance in regulated industries.

Skills

• Excellent report writing and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and articulation will be a must
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

Industry benchmarked benfits will be provided