Job Purpose
Lead and execute risk-based Operations and Regulatory audits across the Bank,
with a focus on Operations Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk, AML and
Sanctions compliance, and regulatory expectations.
Job Description
Audit Leadership & Execution
* Plan and execute risk-based audits, investigations, and thematic reviews
across operations domains.
* Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls, identify gaps, and risk-rate
findings.
* Lead audit delivery ensuring quality, timelines, and adherence to audit
standards.
Regulatory & Compliance Assurance
* Provide independent assurance over AML, Sanctions, Third-Party Risk, and ORM
frameworks.
* Assess compliance with CBUAE and international regulatory requirements.
* Support regulatory engagements and ensure timely closure of regulatory
observations.
Risk Assessment & Analytics
* Perform end-to-end risk assessments across operational processes and identify
composite risks.
* Leverage audit analytics, continuous auditing tools, and RegTech capabilities
to enhance coverage and efficiency.
* Identify emerging risks through proactive monitoring and stakeholder
engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Engage with Heads, business units, and risk teams to drive timely risk
remediation.
* Influence stakeholders and secure agreement on action plans and control
improvements.
* Provide advisory support on process improvement and product development
initiatives.
Reporting & Governance
* Prepare and present high-quality audit reports for senior management.
* Ensure findings are clear, risk-focused, and aligned to regulatory
expectations.
* Support Board / senior management reporting where required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* 10+ years of experience in Operations / Internal Audit within banking.
* Robust exposure to AML, Sanctions, ORM, and Regulatory Compliance audits.
* Experience with CBUAE or similar regulatory frameworks preferred.
* Knowledge of RegTech, audit analytics, and continu
📌 Assistant Vice President (India)
🏢 Mashreq
📍 India