Job Description

Senior Internal Auditor - Investment and Wholesale Banking - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Internal Auditor - Investment and Wholesale Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi provides independent assurance across Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Credit activities within the FAB Group. The role leads and participates in audits covering products, coverage, transaction banking, and credit risk management, ensuring governance, risk management, and controls are effective and aligned with UAE and international regulatory expectations.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 22000-34000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Audit Delivery

• Lead and execute audits across Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, Global Transaction Banking, Global Corporate Finance, and Credit and Credit Risk functions in the UAE and international network
• Deliver audits in line with the approved Annual Audit Plan, ensuring timely completion and escalation of potential delays or scope changes
• Identify control weaknesses, assess root causes, and agree practical management action plans

Audit Execution and Methodology

• Execute audits in accordance with Group Internal Audit policies, guidance notes, procedures, and practice standards
• Maintain and update the Audit Universe for IB, WB, and Credit portfolios across jurisdictions
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments for process streams and applicable subsidiaries, promoting periodic business self-assessments
• Establish, update, and maintain audit programs within the central audit management tool
• Assess governance, risk management, and internal controls for adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency
• Evaluate data integrity, transaction processing reliability, asset safeguarding, and resource utilization
• Review and finalize audit workpapers and reports; complete reporting within agreed timelines
• Negotiate and document management action plans and track remediation to closure

People and Stakeholder Management

• Provide guidance, on-the-job training, and knowledge sharing to junior auditors
• Act as Audit Business Partner to IB, WB, and Credit leadership, maintaining regular engagement to identify emerging risks
• Provide ongoing advisory input on governance, risk, and controls based on market best practices
• Support investigations and special reviews assigned by Audit leadership

Budgeting and Performance

• Monitor financial performance of assigned audit activities against budgets and report variances promptly

Continuous Improvement and Reporting

• Drive continuous improvement of audit practices in response to regulatory changes and business evolution
• Prepare accurate and timely audit reports that meet Group quality standards
• Escalate significant findings promptly to Audit leadership and relevant stakeholders

Ideal Profile

• Extensive experience auditing Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, Transaction Banking, and Credit Risk activities
• Strong understanding of corporate banking products, credit risk management, and regulatory environments in the UAE and relevant international jurisdictions
• Proven ability to lead audits, influence change, and partner with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills
• Experience with special investigations and advisory engagements is an advantage

Why Join Us

• Provide assurance across complex, high-impact banking activities at the UAE's largest bank
• Work closely with senior leadership on governance, risk, and control matters
• Exposure to regional and international operations within a strong audit framework
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the Abu Dhabi banking market

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's most secure financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of corporate, investment, retail, private, and Islamic banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is recognized for strong governance, disciplined risk management, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of internal control and assurance across its global operations.
Job Title Senior Internal Auditor - Investment and Wholesale Banking - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Internal Auditor - Investment and Wholesale Banking - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Internal Auditor - Investment and Wholesale Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi provides independent assurance across Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Credit activities within the FAB Group. The role leads and participates in audits covering products, coverage, transaction banking, and credit risk management, ensuring governance, risk management, and controls are effective and aligned with UAE and international regulatory expectations.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 22000-34000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Audit Delivery

• Lead and execute audits across Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, Global Transaction Banking, Global Corporate Finance, and Credit and Credit Risk functions in the UAE and international network
• Deliver audits in line with the approved Annual Audit Plan, ensuring timely completion and escalation of potential delays or scope changes
• Identify control weaknesses, assess root causes, and agree practical management action plans

Audit Execution and Methodology

• Execute audits in accordance with Group Internal Audit policies, guidance notes, procedures, and practice standards
• Maintain and update the Audit Universe for IB, WB, and Credit portfolios across jurisdictions
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments for process streams and applicable subsidiaries, promoting periodic business self-assessments
• Establish, update, and maintain audit programs within the central audit management tool
• Assess governance, risk management, and internal controls for adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency
• Evaluate data integrity, transaction processing reliability, asset safeguarding, and resource utilization
• Review and finalize audit workpapers and reports; complete reporting within agreed timelines
• Negotiate and document management action plans and track remediation to closure

People and Stakeholder Management

• Provide guidance, on-the-job training, and knowledge sharing to junior auditors
• Act as Audit Business Partner to IB, WB, and Credit leadership, maintaining regular engagement to identify emerging risks
• Provide ongoing advisory input on governance, risk, and controls based on market best practices
• Support investigations and special reviews assigned by Audit leadership

Budgeting and Performance

• Monitor financial performance of assigned audit activities against budgets and report variances promptly

Continuous Improvement and Reporting

• Drive continuous improvement of audit practices in response to regulatory changes and business evolution
• Prepare accurate and timely audit reports that meet Group quality standards
• Escalate significant findings promptly to Audit leadership and relevant stakeholders

Ideal Profile

• Extensive experience auditing Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, Transaction Banking, and Credit Risk activities
• Strong understanding of corporate banking products, credit risk management, and regulatory environments in the UAE and relevant international jurisdictions
• Proven ability to lead audits, influence change, and partner with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills
• Experience with special investigations and advisory engagements is an advantage

Why Join Us

• Provide assurance across complex, high-impact banking activities at the UAE's largest bank
• Work closely with senior leadership on governance, risk, and control matters
• Exposure to regional and international operations within a strong audit framework
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the Abu Dhabi banking market

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's most secure financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of corporate, investment, retail, private, and Islamic banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is recognized for strong governance, disciplined risk management, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of internal control and assurance across its global operations.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 34000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
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Gender No Preference
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