Associate Vice President - IT Audit

RAKBANK
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 10-12 yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Communication","Analytical thinking","Stakeholder management","Negotiation","Leadership"]

Lead and manage end-to-end, risk-based technology audits to provide assurance and identify IT and cybersecurity risks. Oversee audit planning, budgeting, fieldwork artifacts, reporting, and the assessment of closure evidence for findings and action plans. Contribute to IT Audit Universe design and annual planning, manage materiality judgments, and collaborate across the bank to address emerging technologies and evolving regulatory and technology risks.

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Associate Vice President - IT Audit

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Job Summary

Lead and manage end-to-end, risk-based technology audits to provide assurance and identify IT and cybersecurity risks. Oversee audit planning, budgeting, fieldwork artifacts, reporting, and the assessment of closure evidence for findings and action plans. Contribute to IT Audit Universe design and annual planning, manage materiality judgments, and collaborate across the bank to address emerging technologies and evolving regulatory and technology risks.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan and independently execute technology audits end-to-end, including budgeting and pre-/post-fieldwork artifacts and reporting within approved man-days.
  • •Lead end-to-end audit delivery with judgment on material gaps while managing conflicts and maintaining strong relationships with auditees.
  • •Support the development of the IT Audit Universe (AU) and assess completeness of entities, systems, and data across the assigned portfolio.
  • •Assess evidence for closure of audit action plans and provide timely insight on material outcomes and upcoming challenges to the Head of Technology Audit.
  • •Drive initiatives aligned to GIA transformation, including new testing strategies and approaches (e.g., AI/data analytics), and recommend improvements to audit and operational activities.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Accounting, or related fields.
  • •10–12 years of experience in Audit or Information Security within banking and financial institutions.
  • •Excellent understanding of local laws, regulations, international frameworks, and best practices.
  • •In-depth knowledge of audit principles, methodologies, and the latest IIA standards.
  • •Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and leading/delivering annual audit plans, projects, or initiatives.
Experience:10-12 yearsBankingFinancial services
Education:Master's
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical thinkingStakeholder managementNegotiationLeadership
Certifications:CISACISSPCRISCCIACCSPAAIAISO42001
Tech Stack:IT infrastructureNetworkingInformation securityCloud securityData securityBlockchainAIBlockchain/crypto currency

Company Brief

RAKBANK
RAKBANK is a United Arab Emirates-based bank offering personal, business, and commercial banking services, including accounts, cards, loans, deposits, and digital banking products. It serves retail customers and SMEs across the UAE.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1976
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