Manager, Internal Audit

📋 Description

• Establish and lead the internal audit function for Airwallex's UAE entity, meeting local regulatory
• Serve as the designated Chief Internal Auditor / Head of Internal Audit and Key Function Holder for
• Design and execute risk-based audit plans, charters and testing procedures tailored to the UAE
• Lead regulatory compliance audits across the EMEA region and contribute to global compliance audits
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls across financial crime, AML/CFT
• Use data analytics and technology to improve audit efficiency, support continuous monitoring and

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of audit experience, with proven capability to step into a regulatory Key Function Holder
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in the UAE, including relevant CBUAE, DFSA or
• Experience auditing financial crime, AML/CFT, sanctions screening, payment systems, card schemes
• Experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans and evaluating the design and operating
• Experience communicating complex risks and audit findings clearly to senior stakeholders, Boards
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and