Senior Internal Auditor
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04-08-2025
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Job Description
We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
As the Senior Internal Auditor your role is vital in safeguarding our business by ensuring robust internal controls regulatory compliance and proactive risk management across our dynamic brokerage operations. You will lead comprehensive audits across multiple functions directly contributing to our integrity compliance excellence and operational effectiveness while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements especially those mandated by the SCA.
Responsibilities
- Audit Planning & Methodology: Develop structured internal audit plans and methodologies for CCMENA aligned with global strategies and SCA regulatory standards covering governance risk assessment audit execution and clear definition of audit team roles and responsibilities. Coordinate seamlessly with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure effective annual planning and execution.
- Risk & Compliance Assessment: Conduct thorough evaluations to identify control gaps non-compliance with regulations operational inefficiencies and emerging business risks across compliance finance operations customer support back office and marketing functions.
- AML Compliance Reviews & Independence: Independently conduct comprehensive assessments of the AML compliance program at least every two years. Reviews must include AML risk assessments effectiveness of policies enhanced due diligence procedures ongoing monitoring activities suspicious activity reporting IT systems compliance administrative controls professional training effectiveness and record keeping practices.
- Regulatory Compliance Auditing: Execute detailed regulatory audits specifically targeting areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Know Your Customer (KYC) client onboarding suitability assessments SCA compliance complaint handling procedures disclosures and related record keeping practices.
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection Audits: Evaluate cybersecurity frameworks data privacy governance and incident-response capabilities identifying potential digital vulnerabilities and recommending corrective measures.
- Audit Reporting & Governance Communication: Regularly prepare and present detailed audit findings and actionable recommendations directly to senior management and the CCMENA Board ensuring transparency and informed decision-making. Maintain detailed audit records findings and recommendations securely for at least ten years as per regulatory guidelines.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Issue Resolution: Actively collaborate with departmental leads and senior stakeholders facilitating the timely implementation of audit recommendations and proactively tracking the resolution of identified issues to enhance internal controls continuously.
- Investigations & Records Access: Lead ad hoc investigations into suspected fraud data breaches or whistleblower reports ensuring unrestricted and timely access to all required records documentation and personnel to fulfill audit responsibilities effectively.
Requirements
- Industry Experience: 46 years in internal audit within financial services fintech or capital markets ideally with hands-on experience auditing compliance programs AML processes digital products and customer-facing operations.
- Regulatory & Audit Framework Expertise: In-depth knowledge of UAE financial regulations specifically DIFC DFSA SCA AML and KYC frameworks. Proven expertise in developing and executing structured internal audit methodologies aligned explicitly with SCA and other relevant regulatory standards.
- Operational Know-how: Demonstrated ability to audit sophisticated technology platforms automated controls and data-driven processes effectively identifying risks and providing actionable insights.
- Critical Thinking & Integrity: Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills paired with excellent communication abilities ensuring sensitive issues are handled with utmost confidentiality independence and objectivity.
- Adaptability & Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to excel in dynamic multicultural and cross-border team environments comfortably navigating rapid growth and change.
- Education & Certifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field. Professional certifications such as CIA ACCA CPA CISA or CAMS strongly preferred.
What will you get in return
- Industry Experience: 46 years in internal audit within financial services fintech or capital markets ideally with hands-on experience auditing compliance programs AML processes digital products and customer-facing operations.
- Regulatory & Audit Framework Expertise: In-depth knowledge of UAE financial regulations specifically DIFC DFSA SCA AML and KYC frameworks. Proven expertise in developing and executing structured internal audit methodologies aligned explicitly with SCA and other relevant regulatory standards.
- Operational Know-how: Demonstrated ability to audit sophisticated technology platforms automated controls and data-driven processes effectively identifying risks and providing actionable insights.
- Critical Thinking & Integrity: Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills paired with excellent communication abilities ensuring sensitive issues are handled with utmost confidentiality independence and objectivity.
- Adaptability & Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to excel in dynamic multicultural and cross-border team environments comfortably navigating rapid growth and change.
- Education & Certifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field. Professional certifications such as CIA ACCA CPA CISA or CAMS strongly preferred.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement propelling your career to new heights!Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent initiative and alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.
What you will get in return:
Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.
Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesnt go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
Generous Time Off: Need a breather Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
Employee Referral Program: Love working here Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Weve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus location-specific benefits and perks!
Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement propelling your career to new heights!Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent initiative and alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.
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