Senior Auditor, Operations- Shared Services Audit

Mashreq Bank PSC; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq Bank PSC seeks a Senior Operations & Regulatory Audit Leader to plan and execute risk-based audits across ORM, AML/Sanctions, and third‑party risk. You will evaluate controls, identify gaps, and ensure adherence to regulatory expectations.

The role emphasizes analytics and RegTech to enhance coverage, drive timely remediation with stakeholders, and provide clear reporting to senior management and the Board where required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Operations/Internal Audit within banking.
• Strong exposure to AML, Sanctions, ORM, and regulatory audits.
• Experience with CBUAE or equivalent regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Knowledge of RegTech and audit analytics tools.
• CIA/CPA/ACAMS/CISA certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based audits, investigations, and thematic reviews.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls; identify gaps and rate risks.
• Lead audit delivery with quality, timelines, and standards.
• Provide independent assurance over AML, Sanctions, ORM frameworks.
• Assess compliance with CBUAE and international regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory engagements and ensure timely closure of regulatory observations.
• Perform end-to-end risk assessments across operational processes and identify composite risks.
• Leverage audit analytics, continuous auditing tools, and RegTech capabilities to enhance coverage.
• Identify emerging risks through proactive monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Engage with Heads, business units, and risk teams to drive timely risk remediation.
• Influence stakeholders and secure agreement on action plans and control improvements.
• Provide advisory support on process improvement and product development initiatives.
• Prepare and present high-quality audit reports for senior management.

Skills

Operations Audit

AML & Sanctions

ORM

Regulatory Compliance audits

Audit Analytics

Education

CIA/CPA/ACAMS/CISA certifications preferred

Tools

RegTech tools

Audit analytics tools

Continuous auditing tools

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead and execute risk-based Operations and Regulatory audits across the Bank, with a focus on Operations Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk, AML and Sanctions compliance, and regulatory expectations.

Drive assurance over complex operational processes by evaluating control effectiveness, ensuring compliance with CBUAE and international regulations, and strengthening risk management practices through advanced audit methodologies and analytics.

Key Result Areas

Audit Leadership & Execution

• Plan and execute risk-based audits, investigations, and thematic reviews across operations domains.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls, identify gaps, and risk-rate findings.
• Lead audit delivery ensuring quality, timelines, and adherence to audit standards.

Regulatory & Compliance Assurance

• Provide independent assurance over AML, Sanctions, Third-Party Risk, and ORM frameworks.
• Assess compliance with CBUAE and international regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory engagements and ensure timely closure of regulatory observations.

Risk Assessment & Analytics

• Perform end-to-end risk assessments across operational processes and identify composite risks.
• Leverage audit analytics, continuous auditing tools, and RegTech capabilities to enhance coverage and efficiency.
• Identify emerging risks through proactive monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with Heads, business units, and risk teams to drive timely risk remediation.
• Influence stakeholders and secure agreement on action plans and control improvements.
• Provide advisory support on process improvement and product development initiatives.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and present high-quality audit reports for senior management.
• Ensure findings are clear, risk-focused, and aligned to regulatory expectations.
• Support Board / senior management reporting where required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Operations / Internal Audit within banking
• Strong exposure to AML, Sanctions, ORM, and Regulatory Compliance audits
• Experience with CBUAE or similar regulatory frameworks preferred
• Knowledge of RegTech, audit analytics, and continuous auditing tools
• Professional certifications such as CIA / CPA / ACAMS / CISA preferred
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills