Citi is seeking an Internal Audit Manager (Vice President) to support governance, risk management, and assurance activities across the UAE and MEA cluster. The role involves leading audits, regulatory validations, and risk assessments while maintaining high standards of compliance and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support UAE Head of Audit and act as deputy HoA in governance and regulatory activities.

• Lead and participate in UAE and MEA audits, draft audit reports, and present findings.

• Analyze regulatory landscape and tailor audit scope to regulatory expectations.

• Recommend solutions to mitigate risks and control weaknesses.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business operations.

• Deliver assigned audits, risk assessments, and business monitoring on time and within budget.

• Contribute to process improvements, including automation of audit routines.

• Ensure compliance with internal audit methodology and documentation standards.

Requirements:

• 6–10 years of relevant audit experience, preferably in banking areas like Finance, AML, Risk, Compliance, or Technology.

• Relevant certifications such as CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, or CISA preferred.

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

• UAE National only.

Core Skills:

• Control monitoring, data analysis, issue management, laws and regulations, risk management, root cause analysis.

• Effective influencing, relationship management, and professional judgment.