Strategic Audit Leader, Risk & Compliance

Citi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit assurance activities with primary coverage of risk. You will participate in Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits, draft reports, present issues, and propose sustainable solutions.

The role requires deep knowledge of risk management, regulatory requirements, and strong leadership to ensure timely audits, effective governance, and continuous improvement using data analytics and AI tools.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in a related role.
• Solid understanding of Risk Management practices and regulatory environment.
• Certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports and presenting issues to the business.
• Participate in annual audit planning to align with risks and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure coverage addresses applicable requirements.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations and risk assessments.

Skills

Controls assessment

Data analysis

Industry knowledge

Issue management

Laws and regulations

Risk management lifecycle

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Citi in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit assurance activities with primary coverage of risk. You will participate in Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits, draft reports, present issues, and propose sustainable solutions.

The role requires deep knowledge of risk management, regulatory requirements, and strong leadership to ensure timely audits, effective governance, and continuous improvement using data analytics and AI tools.