Description
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.
- Solid exposure to AML, Sanctions, ORM, and Regulatory Compliance audits.
- Experience with CBUAE or similar regulatory frameworks preferred.
- Knowledge of RegTech, audit analytics, and continuous audit

📌 Assistant Vice President (Bengaluru)
🏢 Mashreq Bank
📍 Bengaluru