Manager, Internal Audit
Core
Establish and lead the internal audit function for Airwallex's UAE entity, serving as the designated Chief Internal Auditor and Key Function Holder to meet local regulatory expectations and support entity growth.
Role type
Manager, Internal Audit (Key Function Holder)
Builds
Risk-based audit plans, charters, testing procedures, and assurance frameworks for the UAE entity and EMEA region.
Domain
Fintech, Global Payments, Financial Crime, AML/CFT, Sanctions
Required skills
Regulatory compliance (UAE CBUAE/DFSA/FSRA), Financial crime auditing, AML/CFT, Sanctions screening, Payment systems, Card schemes, Customer money safeguarding, Enterprise risk management, Data analytics, Audit planning, Control evaluation, Stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Arabic fluency, CIA/CPA/CAMS/CISA/FRM, Python, Databricks, Looker, SQL, AI-driven audit methodologies, High-growth fintech experience
Technologies
Python, Databricks, Looker, SQL
Responsibilities
Design and execute risk-based audit plans tailored to UAE regulatory environment, Lead regulatory compliance audits across EMEA, Assess controls effectiveness in financial crime and payment systems, Use data analytics to improve audit efficiency and identify anomalies, Communicate complex compliance issues to senior management and regulators, Track management action plans for audit findings remediation, Stay updated on UAE and EMEA regulatory developments
Seniority
Manager, Key Function Holder
