Vice President, Internal Audit, Risk Management

About the role

The Vice President of Internal Audit and Risk Management will lead audit assurance activities for Citibank UAE, focusing on risk coverage and cross‑discipline audits. This senior position reports to senior leadership and acts as a trusted advisor to business units.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Citibank UAE audits, draft reports, present findings and propose sustainable solutions.
• Contribute to annual audit planning, aligning with business risks, regulatory requirements and emerging threats.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage meets applicable standards.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations, risk assessments, business monitoring and governance reporting.
• Apply professional judgement to evaluate risks, form audit conclusions and escalate significant issues.
• Adhere to internal audit standards, policies and regulatory requirements while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement of audit processes, including data analytics and AI tools.
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, providing independent challenge and risk‑based insights.

Required profile

• 6–10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar are advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high‑quality deliverables under strict timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to remain unbiased.

Required skills

• Controls assessment
• Data analysis
• Risk management lifecycle
• Root cause analysis