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Provide input to the development of GIA practices as per industry standards and regulatory expectations.\nReview all the activities of the Units within IB and WB portfolio and credit & credit risk related activities in all the jurisdictions in which they operates to define and maintain the Audit Universe. Coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient and effective coverage.\nPrepare and maintain a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams within the IB, WB & Credit Portfolio and applicable subsidiaries (e.g., international entity) as identified in the Audit Universe. In this respect, work with the businesses to promote periodic self-assessment of risks and controls. \nEstablish/update and maintain Audit programs in the central audit management tool. \nContinuous Improvement\nLead the identification of change through continuous improvement of processes and practices considering global standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.\nRelationship Management\nDevelop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant external/internal entities and stakeholders with the highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical issues in-order to ensure the services required by the organisation are delivered in the most effective manner. \nAct as the Audit Business Partner for Line Managers within IB, WB & Credit teams and actively manage the relationship through regular meetings with Line Managers to promote this concept and identify emerging risks. Such meetings should also be used to discuss any material gaps between audit assessment or risks and controls and the businesses’ self-assessment.\nOngoing consultancy/advice is provided to Unit management from a governance, risk management and control perspective for improvements in their processes to ensure effective and efficient controls, on the basis of market best practices.\nOn an ongoing basis, ensure pending audit issues are followed up with Unit management and that all corrective actions are fully and properly implemented. \nConduct any investigations/special reviews assigned by Head of Audit/GCAO. \nReporting\nEnsure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Group requirements, policies and quality standards.\nSpecific Accountability \nMaintain up to date knowledge and understanding of IB, WB & Credit control processes (e.g. Relationship Management, Credit Underwriting and Credit Risk Management,) and CBUAE regulatory reporting developments,; drive necessary changes in Audit plan/working programs.\nSafeguard against potential loss and contributing to the Units/Departments systems and procedures, by reporting whether Credit/operational controls of FAB standards are effectively carried out and are efficient in the units/departments audited.\nReview the IB, WB & Credit functions of the bank end to end and identifying areas of correction / improvement.\nExamine and comment on the process for the early recognition of problems (if any) and their remedial management to minimise the loss.\nContribute towards the enhancement of relationship between GIA and stakeholders. \nMinimum Qualification\nBachelor’s degree in Finance\nRelevant post-graduate qualification and/or progress towards relevant professional qualification (CA/CFA/FRM) and/ or certification is desirable.\nMinimum Experience\nMinimum 3+ years’ relevant experience with an International Bank or Big 4. 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