Senior Business Internal Auditor

Julius Baer Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer Middle East Limited in Dubai seeks a Senior Business Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits across wealth management controls and processes. You will plan, execute, and report on audits, interact with senior stakeholders, and drive remediation of identified weaknesses.

This role requires deep experience in financial services, strong English communication, and the ability to travel up to four weeks annually to support audits and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior audit experience in financial services or Big Four in financial services
• Fluency in English, strong written and verbal communication
• Experience with regulatory requirements (DFSA, FINMA, MAS) and anti-money-laundering directives

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of risk-based audits from scoping to follow-up
• Develop comprehensive audit plans with defined objectives and risk focus
• Prepare clear audit reports in English and present findings to auditees
• Monitor remediation progress and support process improvements
• Collaborate with IT, Data Analytics, and other specialists on integrated audits
• Travel up to 4 weeks per year to support audits

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

University degree in Economics, Finance, Law or comparable qualification

CIA / CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Data Analytics

Job description

At Julius Baer we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring enabling you to be impactful to be entrepreneurial to be empowered and to create value beyond wealth Let s shape the future of wealth management together Julius Baer is the leading Swiss private banking group with a focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients and a premium brand in global wealth management That is why a comprehensive range of services and first-class service quality are essential as are the committed teams that provide them Group Internal Audit GIA is an independent function that provides assurance to the Board of Directors and to the Audit Committee We conduct our work by assessing the Bank s ability to manage and control risks and advise the functions on how to enhance their risk management capabilities We report directly to the Chairman of the Board and the Audit Committee For our legal entity Julius Baer Middle East Limited we are looking for a full time 100 Senior Business Internal Auditor to be based in Dubai

YOUR CHALLENGE

Leading the planning and execution of risk-based audits including scoping fieldwork reporting and follow-upDeveloping comprehensive audit plans with clearly defined objectives and risk focusIndependently assessing the materiality and impact of findingsPreparing formal audit reports in English communicating findings clearly and constructivelyEnsure timely completion of audit assignments within budget and in line with audit standards and methodologyPresentation and discussion of identified weaknesses and shortcomings with auditees and recommend feasible and value-adding actions supporting effective remediation of risks including proactively monitoring of remediation progressContributing to special assignments including ad-hoc reviews investigations and deep divesWork in interdisciplinary teams i e integrated process audits with IT Data Analytics and other specialists driving improvements in integrated audits Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders build trusted partnerships deliver sound opinions and present relevant solutionsShare best practices contribute to the process and audit methodology improvementsProactively tracking regulatory developments and internal changes to support audit planning and strengthen risk assessment processesContribute to the annual risk assessment audit planning on Group level assume responsibility of additional local requirements and related audit planning in coordination with the Group Internal Audit teamsMotivate support train and coach team members assigned to your work to improve their technical and personal skills and performance

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of senior audit experience in the financial services industry or within a big four accounting and advisory firm environment serving financial services industry in the area of audit, assurance, risk management, compliance or internal auditUniversity degree in Economics, Finance, Law or comparable qualificationAudit related certification such as CIA / CPA is preferredStrong experience in the internal or external audit function in the financial service industry, with focus on Wealth Management, Global Product & Solutions including subject matter expertise in Credit RiskIn-depth understanding of regulatory requirements set by relevant financial authorities, including the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), across relevant business areas including extended knowledge of the various directives, e.g. on Anti-Money-Laundering, Compliance, Suitability, and othersExcellent verbal and written English communication skills. Additional language skills relevant to Emerging Markets are a plusExcellent communication skills, able to interact professionally with stakeholders across functions and seniority levels, including Senior ManagementAffinity for new technologies and methodologies and how to apply them to Internal Audit with the aim to improve Internal Audit s services and value provided to the stakeholdersStructured and goal-oriented work approach with strong analytical and conceptual skills and experience in applying such skills to audit related questionsExperience in auditing internal control systems and related front-to-back processesA positive, forward-thinking personality and can-do attitude with a dedicated interest towards Wealth Management, Global Product & Solutions and audit topicsCollaborative team player with enthusiasm and a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently in the execution of assignments, also under pressure and taking ownership of responsibilitiesFast learner and active listener with strong interpersonal communication skillsFocused on achieving outcomes and adapting to change, thriving in a dynamic, target-oriented environmentPersonal integrity and commitment to ethical decision-makingWillingness to travel up to 4 weeks per year