Vice President, Internal Audit, Risk Management (UAE Nationals only)

Citigroup Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Dubai seeks an Audit Manager to lead risk-focused audit assurance across Risk and cross-discipline Citibank UAE audits, delivering robust findings and practical remediation.

The role emphasizes planning, regulatory alignment, stakeholder partnerships, and continuous improvement through data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit coverage.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in a related role.
• Solid understanding of Risk Management practices, and the related regulatory environment.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar) preferred.
• Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead the Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports, presenting issues to the business, and discussing practical and sustainable solutions.
• Participate in the annual audit planning process to ensure alignment with business risks, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage addresses applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations, risk assessments, business monitoring and governance committee reports.
• Apply professional judgement in evaluating risks and forming audit conclusions, elevate significant risks accordingly.
• Adhere to Internal Audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements while providing timely and effective audit assurance; ensure established timelines and budgets are met.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit assurance processes, including development of data analytics and usage of AI tools to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure strong understanding of the business.
• Act as trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing independent challenge and risk-based insights.

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 preferred

Job description

The Audit Manager is responsible for delivering audit assurance activities with primary coverage of Risk, while also participating in Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits.

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead the Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports, presenting issues to the business, and discussing practical and sustainable solutions.
• Participate in the annual audit planning process to ensure alignment with business risks, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage addresses applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations, risk assessments, business monitoring and governance committee reports.
• Apply professional judgement in evaluating risks and forming audit conclusions, elevate significant risks accordingly.
• Adhere to Internal Audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements while providing timely and effective audit assurance; ensure established timelines and budgets are met.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit assurance processes, including development of data analytics and usage of AI tools to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure strong understanding of the business.
• Act as trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing independent challenge and risk-based insights.

Qualifications

• 6 – 10 years of experience in a related role
• Solid understanding of Risk Management practices, and the related regulatory environment
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar) preferred
• Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables according to strict timetables
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
• Effective project management skills and negotiation skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group

Internal Audit

Job Family

Audit

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

• Controls Assessment
• Data Analysis
• Industry Knowledge
• Issue Management
• Laws and Regulations
• Risk Management Lifecycle
• Root Cause Analysis

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