Audit Manager IT Audit

Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World’s Best Banks 2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

Job Purpose

To manage and undertake an independent assessment of the quality and effectiveness of controls, risk management, systems, processes and procedures to ensure that risks are effectively managed in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.

Principle Accountabilities

• Undertake reviews, as directed, to assess the quality and effectiveness of controls, risk management, systems, processes and procedures, highlighting areas of concern.
• Plan and organize reviews in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan and agree with the audit scope and terms of reference to ensure they are carried out effectively and within the timescales allocated, keeping management informed of their progress and findings.
• Lead and contribute to IT specific audits, and end to end audits.
• Proficient in the use of data analytics with experience using this across different audits of a Bank.
• Good understanding of AI and how this can be used in Internal Audits
• Performing fieldwork and involved in the overall effectiveness assessment of controls.
• Produce draft issues/findings for Senior Audit Manager or Head of Audit’s review and present to business’ management detailing the findings of reviews to agree factual accuracy and make generic recommendations for improvements to the management and control of risk.
• As appropriate, proactively liaise with stakeholders and team members in order to discuss current and future issues; feed risks identified into the planning process and provide advice and guidance as required, whilst promoting best practice.
• Confirm that outstanding issues identified during reviews are followed up and resolved to ensure that risks are effectively managed in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.
• Manage and maintain relationships with management, colleagues and relevant external parties to discuss current and future issues and ensure their requirements and concerns are addressed.
• Support management in understanding and accepting where remediating actions need to be taken to protect the Bank.
• As appropriate, proactively liaise with internal stakeholders and team members to discuss current and future issues; feed risks identified into the planning process.
• Ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies, procedures and guidelines together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements where appropriate implementing actions to always protect the Bank’s business.
• Recommend changes to policies, systems, processes and working practices to achieve operational improvement.
• Manage, motivate and develop team members as required, so that their individual and collective performance is of the required standard and meets the current and future needs of the business.



Experience and Qualifications:

• 5 + years’ experience in external or internal audit (within IT audit)
• Prior banking experience in IT risk (first or second line) may also be considered
• Good understanding of banking concepts, products and procedures
• Good understanding of AI and ideally practical experience in a Banking environment
• Good knowledge of Banking regulations