Opportunities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION

• Participate as well as lead audits covering the activities and processes of Risk and Global Markets across the FAB Group.
• Thorough understanding of business/ relationship aspects, product dynamics, Market, Operational risk management, CAR, ICAAP processes and the regulatory environment, both in UAE and other relevant jurisdictions where FAB operates, provide assurance to Management by identifying weaknesses; reporting and escalating significant Audit findings in a timely manner; and agreeing action plans to address the issues raised.
• Participate in audit teams performing risk-based audits of the Risk Management units (Operational, Fraud, Credit, Market, Capital Management, International Locations) and specific risk domains / themes; Related support functions, ensuring that governance, risk management and controls are in place to mitigate the inherent risks of the business. Share skills and knowledge with Audit teams. Utilize available GIA tools for completion of audits.
• Act as the day-to-day contact with teams in ERM space. The role holder is expected to play a significant role in identifying and advising the management the overall risk level/direction of the Group, ensuring that laid down procedures are followed, assuring the management that internal controls, accounting systems and enterprise risk management framework are effective in design and operation. Provide input to GIA on issues that have impact on the FAB Group as a whole.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish risk universe for internal audit and providing inputs for approval from Board Audit Committee and Providing inputs to annual risk-based internal audit plan for audits of Group Risk Department including providing inputs to define audit scopes, objectives and Terms of References.
• Ensure that Bank’s assets are safeguarded by evaluating controls around the same in light of Bank’s internal audit guidance and Group Fraud Risk Management Policy.
• Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Promote the organization’s values and ethics in all activities within the team to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the bank.
• Monitor the financial performance of given areas of activities versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management.
• Execute to established GIA Policies, Guidance Notes, Procedures and Practice Notes in undertaking all tasks. Provide input to the development of GIA practices as per industry standards and regulatory expectations.
• Review all the activities of the desks within the ERM business and related risk management activities in all the jurisdictions in which the Portfolio operates to define and maintain the Audit Universe. Coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient and effective coverage.
• Add value by suggesting business and process improvements, cost efficiencies opportunities, budget controls, automations, operational efficiencies etc and monitoring the progress of remediation against outcomes of audits.
• Prepare and maintain a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams within ERM as identified in the Audit Universe. In this respect, work with the businesses to promote periodic self-assessment of risks and controls.
• Establish/update and maintain Audit programs in the central audit management tool.
• Conduct audits of the Processes within the ERM space and assess if:

Divisional/Unit Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities. Governance, risk management and control procedures are adequate, effective, and efficient to reduce risks of errors, omissions and loss to acceptable levels at an acceptable cost. Improvements/enhancements to the governance, risk management and internal control structure are required. Data and transaction processing meet the required standards of reliability, integrity and availability. The Division’s/Unit’s assets are being safeguarded. The use of resources is efficient and effective.

• Draft audit worksheets/ audit report submitted by auditors are properly reviewed and finalized.
• Audit Worksheets/Audit report is discussed and finalized with GIA management/client within 3 weeks of completion of fieldwork. Negotiate with Unit management to agree a documented Management Action Plan to resolve the issues raised.
• Lead the identification of change through continuous improvement of processes and practices considering global standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant external/internal entities and stakeholders with the highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical issues in-order to ensure the services required by the organization are delivered in the most effective manner.
• Act as the Audit Business Partner for Line Managers within ERM teams and actively manage the relationship through regular meetings with Line Managers to promote this concept and identify emerging risks. Such meetings should also be used to discuss any material gaps between audit assessment or risks and controls and the businesses’ self-assessment.
• Ongoing consultancy/advice is provided to Unit management from a governance, risk management and control perspective for improvements in their processes to ensure effective and efficient controls, based on market best practices.
• On an ongoing basis, ensure pending audit issues are followed up with Unit management and that all corrective actions are fully and properly implemented.
• Conduct any investigations/special reviews assigned by Head of Audit/GCAO.
• Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Group requirements, policies and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Chartered Accountant; bachelor's degree (STEM)
• 3 - 5 years post qualification experience within Internal Audit, Market Risk, Middle Office, Product Control, Operations (Supervisory) of an international or large regional bank in the areas of Treasury, Trading & Global Markets business
• Control function background preferred
• Detailed understanding of the Treasury, Trading & Global Markets business and related enablement, support & control functions
• Problem-solving skills
• Report writing skills (professional English)
• Self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks and ability to work under pressure.
• Good analytical skills, critical thinking, initiative
• Coaching & mentoring junior staff, especially UAE National colleagues

Preferred / Beneficial

Preferable CFA, FRM, master's in mathematics / statistics / finance, CIA