Lead Auditor, UAE
Core
Lead the internal audit function for Remitly's UAE legal entity, planning and delivering risk-based audit engagements across regional and global scopes.
Role type
Lead Internal Auditor (Financial Services/Fintech)
Builds
Internal audit assurance framework, annual audit plans, and risk-based audit engagements for UAE-regulated entities.
Domain
Financial Services / Fintech / Payments / Regulatory Compliance (UAE)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Internal audit lifecycle management, risk assessment, audit universe development, regulatory framework knowledge (CBUAE/DFSA/FSRA), AML/CFT compliance, stakeholder management, data analytics in audit, co-source partner oversight, Board/regulator communication
Preferred skills
CIA/CRCM/CRMA/CISA/CAMS certification, cross-border payments compliance experience, vendor management, AI-assisted audit tools
Technologies
AI-assisted audit tools, automated testing platforms
Responsibilities
Develop annual audit plan and risk assessment, lead end-to-end audit engagements, monitor implementation of audit recommendations, interact with UAE Board and regulators, oversee co-source partner engagements, contribute to global GAA methodology and tooling improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
