Responsibilites:

📍Design and implement audit strategies for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls relating to fulfillment of regulatory compliance obligations, including but not limited to the ADGM regulatory regime 📍Propose audit recommendations to improve regulatory compliance, while assessing business needs and operational feasibility 📍Support the development of annual risk-based audit plans that remain dynamic in response to evolving business needs. 📍Responsible for delivery of the plan, including evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of key controls in place to mitigate risks 📍Participate in other operational audits as may be deemed necessary 📍Propose enhancements to the control environment, based on identified weaknesses and insights from industry and regulatory expectations 📍Support the execution of risk-based analytical data sampling 📍Ownership of the end-to-end delivery of audits, in line with the IA Methodology 📍Participate in peer review and quality assurance reviews

Requirements:

📍At least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in law, business administration or accounting / other analytical discipline 📍Good understanding of Internal Audit international standards and best practices as well as Risk Management and Internal Control Systems 📍Familiarity with the ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) regulatory regime or experience in working with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) or other regulatory bodies is a plus 📍Experience in implementing or reviewing regulatory requirements and best practices applicable for financial institutions with international footprint (preferably regulatory frameworks for Virtual Assets and/or other financial instruments) 📍Knowledge and expertise in international standards and best practices in counteracting financial crime and sanctions (e.g. FATF)

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