Senior Ops Audit Lead: AML/ORM & RegTech Assurance

Mashreq; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq invites an accomplished risk-based Audit Leader to head operations audits across ORM, AML, and regulatory compliance. You will design and execute risk-based reviews, assess control effectiveness, and deliver actionable assurance to senior management.

With 10+ years in banking audits, you will leverage analytics and RegTech to enhance coverage, engage stakeholders, and drive remediation plans in a dynamic regulatory environment.

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
• Professional certifications such as CIA / CPA / ACAMS / CISA preferred
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide independent assurance over AML, Sanctions, Third-Party Risk, and ORM frameworks.
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements and support regulatory engagements.
• 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.
• Ensure findings are clear, risk-focused, and aligned to regulatory expectations.

Skills

Operations Audit

Regulatory Compliance

AML & Sanctions

Risk Analytics

Audit Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Mashreq invites an accomplished risk-based Audit Leader to head operations audits across ORM, AML, and regulatory compliance. You will design and execute risk-based reviews, assess control effectiveness, and deliver actionable assurance to senior management.

With 10+ years in banking audits, you will leverage analytics and RegTech to enhance coverage, engage stakeholders, and drive remediation plans in a dynamic regulatory environment.