Senior Auditor

Job description / Role

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled senior auditor to lead and execute international audits across our client's UAE operations, with a focus on financial crime compliance (FCC/AML/CFT), Central Bank of UAE regulatory validations, and retail & management audits. This role requires strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and improve governance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on audits within agreed timelines.
• Perform regulatory validations, gap assessments, and process reviews in line with CBUAE requirements.
• Document and test business processes and internal controls.
• Deliver risk analysis and recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Monitor the business risk environment and adapt audit focus accordingly.
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation and track resolution of issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert on CBUAE-related regulatory matters.

Preferred

• ACAMS certification.
• Based in Dubai with UAE industry experience.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in AML/CFT, compliance, internal audit, risk, or internal controls within the banking sector.
• Knowledge of TBML, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, KYC, and periodic reviews.
• Strong understanding of UAE banking regulations and the retail banking landscape.
• Experience in any of the three lines of defense related to financial crime, regulatory, or operational risk.
• Proficiency in audit methodology and governance in regulated industries.

Skills

• Excellent report writing and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and articulation will be a must.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

Industry benchmarked benefits will be provided.