Senior Operations Audit Lead: AML, ORM and Compliance

Mashreq Careers; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq Careers is seeking a senior audit leader to plan and execute risk-based Operations and Regulatory audits across the bank, focusing on ORM, AML, sanctions and third-party risk. You will evaluate controls, identify gaps, and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.

The role requires 10+ years in operations/internal audit in banking, with strong analytics, stakeholder management, and experience with RegTech and audit analytics.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead 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.
• Provide independent assurance over AML, Sanctions, Third-Party Risk, and ORM frameworks.
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements and support regulatory engagements.

Skills

Audit leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

CIA

CPA

ACAMS

CISA

Tools

Audit analytics

RegTech

Continuous auditing

CBUAE regs

Job description

Mashreq Careers is seeking a senior audit leader to plan and execute risk-based Operations and Regulatory audits across the bank, focusing on ORM, AML, sanctions and third-party risk. You will evaluate controls, identify gaps, and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.

The role requires 10+ years in operations/internal audit in banking, with strong analytics, stakeholder management, and experience with RegTech and audit analytics.