Vice President, Internal Audit, Risk Management

The Audit Manager is responsible for delivering audit assurance activities with primary coverage of Risk, while also participating in Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits.

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, escalate 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
• Desired Candidate Profile 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 Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment Effective project management skills and negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor s degree/University degree or equivalent experience Master s degree preferred