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. The CMC also 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. By aligning closely with enterprise risk management and compliance functions, the Continuous Monitoring Cell reinforces a proactive assurance culture and ensures that the Internal Audit function remains agile, responsive, and strategically aligned with the bank’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations.

Company Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a leading bank in the United Arab Emirates, providing a wide range of financial services. FAB is committed to innovation and excellence in banking and finance, serving individual and corporate clients across the region.

Quick Details

Salary Range: Market Competitive
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Mid-Senior level

Key Responsibilities

Utilize Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) 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 to detect control gaps.
Develop and execute continuous monitoring strategies aligned with the bank’s risk profile.
Perform ongoing testing of key controls and risk indicators using automated tools and data analytics.
Monitor transactional and operational data to identify anomalies and emerging risks.

Requirements

Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues.
Promote the organisation’s values and ethics in all activities within the team.
Monitor the financial performance of given areas of activities versus budgets.
Execute to established GIA Policies, Guidance Notes, Procedures and Practice Notes.
Prepare and maintain a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams.
Establish/update and maintain Audit programs in the central audit management tool.