Vice President, Internal Audit, Risk Management (UAE Nationals only)

Role Overview

Vice President, Internal Audit, Risk Management at Citi in the United Arab Emirates. This position is open to UAE Nationals only.

Role Purpose

Deliver audit assurance activities with primary focus on Risk management, while participating in Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits and providing independent challenge and risk-based insights to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution

• Lead and participate in Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports and presenting issues to the business.
• Discuss practical and sustainable solutions with stakeholders based on audit findings.
• 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.

Planning & Monitoring

• 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.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit assurance processes, including development of data analytics and usage of AI tools to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.
• Demonstrate ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques.

Compliance & Standards

• Adhere to Internal Audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements while providing timely and effective audit assurance.
• Ensure established timelines and budgets are met.

Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6 to 10 years of experience in a related role.
• Solid understanding of Risk Management practices and the related regulatory environment.
• Related certifications preferred: CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree or University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables according to strict timetables.

Skills & Competencies

• Controls Assessment.
• Data Analysis.
• Industry Knowledge.
• Issue Management.
• Laws and Regulations.
• Risk Management Lifecycle.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Effective project management skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.

Additional Information

• Full-time position.
• Job Family Group: Internal Audit.
• Job Family: Audit.
• Citi is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration to qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.