Audit Manager - ERM and Global Markets
Posted date [2026-05-04]
(ID: 44828)
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Job Snapshot
* Role: Audit Manager - ERM and Global Markets
* Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
* Industry: Banking
* Function: Accounting/Auditing
* Experience: 3-5 years post-qualification experience in internal audit, market risk, middle office, product control, or supervisory operations
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Audit Manager - ERM and Global Markets in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a specialized Banking audit role focused on risk-based audits across Enterprise Risk Management, Global Markets, treasury, trading, capital management, operational risk, market risk, fraud risk, and international risk functions. The position supports First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) by providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory alignment, and remediation effectiveness across key risk and markets processes.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 24000-36000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in and lead risk-based audits covering Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Management units, and Global Markets activities across FAB Group.
* Review areas including operational risk, fraud risk, credit risk, market risk, capital management, international locations, ICAAP, CAR, stress testing, RRP, risk appetite, and Pillar 1, Pillar 2, and Pillar 3 processes.
* Execute audits in line with the approved annual audit plan, objectives, terms of reference, and agreed work programs.
* Identify control weaknesses, governance gaps, risk issues, and significant audit findings, then escalate and report them in a timely manner.
* Assess whether business units have properly identified, classified, monitored, and managed risks within their activities.
* Evaluate governance, risk management, and control procedures to confirm they are adequate, effective, efficient, and aligned with bank standards.
* Review data and transaction processing standards relating to reliability, integrity, availability, and safeguarding of assets.
* Prepare and maintain risk assessments for ERM process streams within the audit universe.
* Establish, update, and maintain audit programs in the central audit management tool.
* Review audit worksheets and draft audit reports prepared by audit team members before finalization.
* Discuss audit outcomes with GIA management and business stakeholders, and agree documented management action plans.
* Follow up on pending audit issues and validate remediation evidence before closing observations in the bank’s tracking system.
* Prepare or review audit MIS, dashboards, and audit committee presentation materials for ERM-related audits.
* Act as an audit business partner for ERM line managers through regular meetings, risk discussions, and emerging risk identification.
* Provide governance, risk management, and internal control advice to unit management based on market best practices.
* Support audit universe development and contribute inputs to the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
* Share knowledge with junior colleagues, provide on-the-job guidance, and support team capability development.
* Conduct special reviews or investigations assigned by the Head of Audit or GCAO.
* Keep updated on local and international economic trends, banking practices, treasury products, market risk themes, and regulatory developments.
* Suggest process improvements, automation opportunities, cost efficiencies, control enhancements, and remediation improvements.
Ideal Profile
* Associate Chartered Accountant qualification and Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field.
* CFA, FRM, CIA, or Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or finance is preferred.
* 3-5 years post-qualification experience in internal audit, market risk, middle office, product control, or supervisory operations within an international or large regional bank.
* Strong understanding of treasury, trading, global markets, market risk, product control, ERM, capital management, and related control functions.
* Control function background is preferred.
* Good knowledge of risk-based audit methodology, internal controls, audit reporting, and remediation validation.
* Ability to assess governance, operational controls, risk frameworks, audit evidence, and management action plans.
* Strong analytical ability with critical thinking, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
* Professional English report writing skills with the ability to communicate issues clearly and accurately.
* Self-directed professional who can manage multiple audit tasks and work under pressure.
* Ability to build strong relationships with business stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional audit standards.
Skills Set
* Internal audit
* Enterprise Risk Management audit
* Global Markets audit
* Treasury and trading controls
* Market risk audit
* Operational risk audit
* Fraud risk audit
* Capital management review
* ICAAP and CAR review
* Stress testing audit
* RRP review
* Risk appetite framework review
* Pillar 1, Pillar 2 and Pillar 3 audit
* Audit universe maintenance
* Risk assessment
* Audit program development
* Audit worksheet review
* Audit report writing
* Management action plan follow-up
* Remediation validation
* Audit MIS and dashboards
* Audit committee reporting
* Stakeholder relationship management
* Regulatory development tracking
Why Join Us
* Work on high-impact ERM and Global Markets audit assignments within a leading Banking institution in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
* Gain exposure to treasury, trading, market risk, capital management, operational risk, fraud risk, and international risk processes.
* Build specialist audit experience across governance, controls, regulatory requirements, remediation validation, and senior stakeholder engagement.
* Contribute to stronger risk management, improved internal controls, and sustainable banking operations.
* Join a respected financial institution where independent assurance, professional judgment, and control discipline support long-term business resilience.
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest bank and a leading financial institution headquartered in Abu Dhabi. FAB delivers retail, corporate, Islamic, investment, global markets, transaction banking, and risk management services through a strong regional and international network, combining financial strength, governance, innovation, and disciplined controls to support clients, businesses, investors, and communities.
