Senior Auditor, Operations- Shared Services Audit

Job Purpose

Lead and execute risk-based Operations and Regulatory audits across the Bank, with a focus on Operations Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk, AML and Sanctions compliance, and regulatory expectations.

Drive assurance over complex operational processes by evaluating control effectiveness, ensuring compliance with CBUAE and international regulations, and strengthening risk management practices through advanced audit methodologies and analytics.

Key Result Areas

Audit Leadership & Execution

• 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.

Regulatory & Compliance Assurance

• 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.

Risk Assessment & Analytics

• 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.

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.

Reporting & Governance

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 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