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

Citi; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Audit Manager at Citi UAE in Dubai leads the delivery of risk-focused audit assurance across risk domains and participates in cross-discipline reviews. You will draft audit reports, present issues to stakeholders, and drive practical, sustainable solutions.

You will contribute to annual planning, monitor regulatory developments, perform risk assessments, and uphold internal audit standards. Strong communication and project management are essential, as is the ability to use data analytics and

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of audit experience in a related role.
• Solid understanding of risk management and regulatory environment.
• Professional certifications preferred (CPA/ACA/CFA/CIA/CISA/ACAMS).
• Proven ability to manage multiple high‑quality deliverables on tight timetables.
• Experience innovating with audit tools and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Citi UAE audits, draft reports, and present issues.
• Support annual audit planning aligned with risks and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure coverage.
• Conduct risk assessments, validations, and governance reports.
• Apply judgment to form audit conclusions and escalate risks.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and timelines.
• Improve audit processes with data analytics and AI tools.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and act as trusted advisor.
• Provide 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/University degree or equivalent experience

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

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Job Family Group

Internal Audit

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Job Family

Audit

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Time Type

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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