VP, Internal Audit & Risk Strategy — Hybrid (UAE)

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi UAE seeks a Vice President, Internal Audit, Risk Management to lead audit assurance with primary risk coverage and cross-discipline audits. You will steer planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen controls and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes professional judgment, continuous improvement in audit tools, and effective communication within a hybrid Citi UAE environment, contributing to a strong control culture and reliable risk management.

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

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, escalte 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/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Citi UAE seeks a Vice President, Internal Audit, Risk Management to lead audit assurance with primary risk coverage and cross-discipline audits. You will steer planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen controls and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes professional judgment, continuous improvement in audit tools, and effective communication within a hybrid Citi UAE environment, contributing to a strong control culture and reliable risk management.