Senior Auditor, Continuous Monitoring

Job Overview

Part of the Continuous Monitoring team in FAB GIA. Ongoing, data-driven assurance over critical risk areas, particularly those impacting financial stability, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. Leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and integration with core banking systems, the CMC continuously tracks key risk indicators (KRIs), control performance metrics, and transactional anomalies across high-risk domains such as credit risk, AML/CFT, cybersecurity, and market operations. Enabling early detection of control failures or emerging risks, allowing for timely escalation and audit plan recalibration.

Company Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a leading bank in the UAE, committed to providing financial services and solutions. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, FAB plays a pivotal role in supporting regulatory expectations around dynamic risk management and real-time governance, often feeding insights into senior management and Board-level dashboards.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) and other data analysis technologies to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
• Design and maintain dashboards and automated alerts for real-time monitoring of control performance.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data sources (e.g., logs, incidents, IT configurations) to detect control gaps.
• Develop and execute continuous monitoring strategies aligned with the bank’s risk profile and audit plan.
• Perform ongoing testing of key controls and risk indicators using automated tools and data analytics.
• Monitor transactional and operational data to identify anomalies, control failures, or emerging risks.

Requirements

• Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives.
• Promote the organisation’s values and ethics in all activities within the team to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the bank.
• Execute to established GIA Policies, Guidance Notes, Procedures and Practice Notes in undertaking all tasks.
• Prepare and maintain a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams within the IB, WB & Credit Portfolio and applicable subsidiaries.
• Lead the identification of change through continuous improvement of processes and practices considering global standards and changes in the business environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading bank in the UAE.
• Be part of a dynamic Continuous Monitoring team.
• Contribute to data-driven assurance over critical risk areas.
• Gain experience in advanced analytics and automation.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with stakeholders.