Internal Audit Manager

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Peergrowth Full time 150,000 - 250,000 per year

Qualifications (Desirable)

  • Bachelor's degree in
    Business, Finance, or a related field
    .
  • Postgraduate or
    Master's degree
    in Business, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Highly numerate with strong data analysis academic background.
  • Professional certifications
    such as
    ACAMS
    ,
    ICA
    , or equivalent are mandatory.

Domain Experience

  • Minimum
    10 years of experience
    within the
    Compliance Department of a Bank
    , with at least
    3–5 years in the UAE market
    at a managerial or supervisory level.
  • Strong understanding of
    AML/CFT
    frameworks and
    regulatory requirements
    .
  • Proven experience liaising with
    external auditors and regulators
    , acting as the
    point of contact
    for all related RFIs and walkthroughs.
  • Hands-on involvement in
    CBUAE AML/CFT/CPF examination remediation projects
    , with a successful track record in closing findings.
  • Direct experience dealing with
    CBUAE examiners
    and
    third-party consultants
    .
  • Skilled in developing and implementing
    compliance-related policies and procedures
    .
  • In-depth knowledge of
    FCRA
    and associated risks.
  • Strong background in conducting
    financial crime risk assessments
    and
    compliance reviews
    .
  • Ability to perform
    risk assessments
    , identify vulnerabilities, and propose effective mitigation strategies.
  • Proficient with
    sanction and AML monitoring systems
    , including system fine-tuning and fuzzy logic configuration.
  • Strong understanding of
    transaction monitoring typologies
    , scenario calibration, and
    system validation
    (data mapping, threshold calibration).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of
    KYC/CDD
    ,
    EDD
    , and
    customer onboarding
    processes.
  • Experience with
    cross-border payments
    ,
    AML/CTF
    , and
    sanctions compliance
    programs.
  • Detailed knowledge of
    sanctions frameworks
    (OFAC, UNSC, EU, and local terrorist lists).
  • Experience in
    trade compliance
    , including trade-related advisory roles.
  • Familiarity with
    FATCA
    and
    CRS
    reporting, and regulatory AML data submissions.
  • Prior experience in
    auditing compliance functions
    is an added advantage.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate compliance issues to senior management.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex data and situations.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Technical Skills

  • Proficient in
    MS Word, MS Excel
    , and related applications.
  • Skilled in preparing and delivering
    MS PowerPoint presentations
    .

Preferred Background

  • Experience in
    multinational or local banks within the UAE
    .
  • Alternatively, experience in
    large-scale banking institutions
    in other countries.

Human Resource & Leadership Skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proven
    managerial and supervisory
    capabilities.
  • Strong work ethic, integrity, and accountability.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
  • Experience in
    training and development
    as a faculty or subject-matter expert is desirable.

Projects Handled

  • Participation in projects with
    strategic importance
    to the organization.
  • Experience managing
    implementation projects
    during service tenure.
  • Direct involvement in
    CBUAE AML Remediation Projects
    .

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