Job Description

Continuous Monitoring Auditor - Group Internal Audit - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Continuous Monitoring Auditor role supports First Abu Dhabi Bank's Group Internal Audit function by delivering real-time, analytics-driven assurance across critical risk areas including credit risk, AML/CFT, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and market operations. The role uses advanced data analysis, automation, and system integration to detect emerging risks, identify control failures, and support dynamic risk management aligned with the bank's regulatory expectations and strategic risk appetite.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 20000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Utilize CAATs and analytics tools to expand audit coverage and improve assurance efficiency
• Design and maintain dashboards and automated alerts for continuous monitoring of key controls
• Analyze structured and unstructured data sources such as logs, incidents, and IT configurations
• Detect control gaps, anomalies, and emerging risk trends across high-risk domains
• Develop and implement continuous monitoring strategies based on the bank's risk profile
• Perform ongoing testing of KRIs, control metrics, and transactional indicators
• Monitor operational and transactional data for early signs of risk exposure
• Support supervisors in maintaining risk assessments for IB, WB, and Credit portfolios
• Assist in updating and maintaining audit programs within the audit management tool
• Ensure audit activities comply with GIA policies, guidance notes, and regulatory expectations
• Provide coaching and knowledge-sharing support to junior colleagues
• Promote ethics, collaboration, and a value-driven internal audit culture
• Track financial performance of assigned monitoring areas and report variances
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to strengthen monitoring efficiency
• Build effective working relationships with business units and stakeholders
• Act as Audit Business Partner and identify emerging risks during regular interactions with line managers
• Provide advisory support on governance, risk management, and control enhancement
• Follow up on pending audit issues and ensure closure of corrective actions
• Support special investigations and reviews assigned by audit leadership
• Prepare accurate and timely monitoring reports aligned with Group audit requirements

Ideal Profile

• Experience in data analytics, continuous auditing, or risk monitoring in a financial institution
• Knowledge of credit risk, AML/CFT, cybersecurity, operational risk, or market operations
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets from core banking and IT systems
• Proficiency in CAATs, dashboards, automated alerts, and analytics tools
• Understanding of KRIs, control frameworks, and early warning indicators
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance preferred
• Ability to support junior staff and contribute to team learning
• Strong documentation and reporting capabilities

Skills Set

• Continuous monitoring and analytics
• CAATs and automated testing
• Dashboard development
• Risk and control evaluation
• Data anomaly detection
• Governance and compliance awareness
• Reporting and documentation
• Stakeholder engagement

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to real-time risk assurance in a leading UAE financial institution
• Strategic, analytics-driven role with visibility across senior management dashboards
• Exposure to advanced automation and continuous monitoring technologies
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, resilience, and governance
• Competitive compensation and strong career development potential

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is a prominent financial institution recognized for strong governance, innovation, and a forward-looking approach to risk management. The bank provides a dynamic environment where audit professionals use technology and analytics to strengthen real-time assurance and support agile internal audit practices across global operations.
Job Title Continuous Monitoring Auditor - Group Internal Audit - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Continuous Monitoring Auditor - Group Internal Audit - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Continuous Monitoring Auditor role supports First Abu Dhabi Bank's Group Internal Audit function by delivering real-time, analytics-driven assurance across critical risk areas including credit risk, AML/CFT, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and market operations. The role uses advanced data analysis, automation, and system integration to detect emerging risks, identify control failures, and support dynamic risk management aligned with the bank's regulatory expectations and strategic risk appetite.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 20000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Utilize CAATs and analytics tools to expand audit coverage and improve assurance efficiency
• Design and maintain dashboards and automated alerts for continuous monitoring of key controls
• Analyze structured and unstructured data sources such as logs, incidents, and IT configurations
• Detect control gaps, anomalies, and emerging risk trends across high-risk domains
• Develop and implement continuous monitoring strategies based on the bank's risk profile
• Perform ongoing testing of KRIs, control metrics, and transactional indicators
• Monitor operational and transactional data for early signs of risk exposure
• Support supervisors in maintaining risk assessments for IB, WB, and Credit portfolios
• Assist in updating and maintaining audit programs within the audit management tool
• Ensure audit activities comply with GIA policies, guidance notes, and regulatory expectations
• Provide coaching and knowledge-sharing support to junior colleagues
• Promote ethics, collaboration, and a value-driven internal audit culture
• Track financial performance of assigned monitoring areas and report variances
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to strengthen monitoring efficiency
• Build effective working relationships with business units and stakeholders
• Act as Audit Business Partner and identify emerging risks during regular interactions with line managers
• Provide advisory support on governance, risk management, and control enhancement
• Follow up on pending audit issues and ensure closure of corrective actions
• Support special investigations and reviews assigned by audit leadership
• Prepare accurate and timely monitoring reports aligned with Group audit requirements

Ideal Profile

• Experience in data analytics, continuous auditing, or risk monitoring in a financial institution
• Knowledge of credit risk, AML/CFT, cybersecurity, operational risk, or market operations
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets from core banking and IT systems
• Proficiency in CAATs, dashboards, automated alerts, and analytics tools
• Understanding of KRIs, control frameworks, and early warning indicators
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance preferred
• Ability to support junior staff and contribute to team learning
• Strong documentation and reporting capabilities

Skills Set

• Continuous monitoring and analytics
• CAATs and automated testing
• Dashboard development
• Risk and control evaluation
• Data anomaly detection
• Governance and compliance awareness
• Reporting and documentation
• Stakeholder engagement

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to real-time risk assurance in a leading UAE financial institution
• Strategic, analytics-driven role with visibility across senior management dashboards
• Exposure to advanced automation and continuous monitoring technologies
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, resilience, and governance
• Competitive compensation and strong career development potential

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is a prominent financial institution recognized for strong governance, innovation, and a forward-looking approach to risk management. The bank provides a dynamic environment where audit professionals use technology and analytics to strengthen real-time assurance and support agile internal audit practices across global operations.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 20000.00
Salary to 26000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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