Risk Consulting - FS Risk - Internal Audit - Senior

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Risk Consulting – MENA FS Risk – Senior Consultant (FS Risk – Internal Audit)

Description

EY GDS Risk Consulting is a unique, industry-focused business unit that provides a broad range of integrated services that leverage deep industry experience with strong functional capability and product knowledge. MENA risk consulting practice provides integrated consulting services to financial institutions and other capital markets participants, including commercial banks, investment banks.

About The Role

As a Senior Consultant in our Financial Services Risk Internal Audit team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, risk-based internal audits across banking and financial institutions. You will assess the effectiveness of internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational processes, helping clients enhance governance and meet supervisory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements for banks, NBFCs, and other financial entities.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across core banking functions such as credit, treasury, operations, and compliance.
• Review compliance with regulatory frameworks including CBUAE, SAMA, and other applicable financial sector guidelines for GCC.
• Prepare structured audit reports with clear findings, root cause analysis, and practical recommendations.
• Support clients in remediation planning and control enhancement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated risk and control solutions.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and practice growth.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

Mandatory qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Strong understanding of banking operations, financial products, and regulatory landscape.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, financial products, and regulatory landscape.
• Proven experience in conducting process audits, compliance reviews, and control testing.
• Familiarity with internal audit methodologies and risk assessment frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver within timelines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.
  
  

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