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

Citi
Citi

Posted on Sep 3, 2026

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

Job Req Id:

26989972

Location(s):

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Sep. 02, 2026

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Job Overview

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.

Qualifications:

  • 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

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    Job Family Group:

    Internal Audit

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    Job Family:

    Audit

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    Time Type:

    Full time

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    Most Relevant Skills

    Controls Assessment, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Risk Management Lifecycle, Root Cause Analysis.

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    Other Relevant Skills

    For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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