Senior Auditor, Operations – Shared Services Audit

• Plan and execute risk-based audits, investigations, and thematic reviews across operations domains
• Evaluate control design and effectiveness, identify gaps, and risk-rate findings
• Lead audit delivery while ensuring quality, timelines, and adherence to audit standards
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Support Board / senior management reporting where required

• 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