VP & Head of Audit, Information Security

First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi
Full timeFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Problem-solving","Analytical skills","Self-directed","Communication"]

Lead and execute Group audits covering Information Security, Business Continuity Management, Technology and System Integration, and Data Governance/Privacy/Analytics across FAB and its international entities. Own audit planning against the annual plan, maintain audit universe risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement through automated testing and data analytics. Manage junior auditors, build stakeholder relationships as an audit business partner, and ensure timely, accurate audit reporting with documented management action plans to address findings.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank
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VP & Head of Audit, Information Security

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Job Summary

Lead and execute Group audits covering Information Security, Business Continuity Management, Technology and System Integration, and Data Governance/Privacy/Analytics across FAB and its international entities. Own audit planning against the annual plan, maintain audit universe risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement through automated testing and data analytics. Manage junior auditors, build stakeholder relationships as an audit business partner, and ensure timely, accurate audit reporting with documented management action plans to address findings.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead audits across Information Security, BCM, Data Domain (Data Governance, Data Privacy, Data Analytics & AI), and System Integration for UAE and international jurisdictions.
  • •Ensure audit work programs are completed on or ahead of schedule and manage changes to the annual plan by informing the Head of Audit.
  • •Provide guidance and on-the-job training for junior colleagues, conduct knowledge sharing, and promote team values and ethics.
  • •Develop and maintain audit universe risk assessments and audit programs in the central audit management tool; assess controls, risks, and evidence expectations.
  • •Apply data analytics/automated/enhanced testing techniques and lead continuous auditing and follow-up of pending audit issues to ensure documented management action plans are implemented.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree.
  • •Relevant post-graduate qualification and/or professional qualification and/or certification (CISA essential; CISSP, CISM, CSX desirable).
  • •Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience with an international bank or Big 4; internal audit experience strongly preferred.
  • •At least 5 years in progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in bank operations, risk management and/or audit.
  • •Expert knowledge of operational activities and risks across Information Security, Cyber Security, BCM, Technology, and Data, including control frameworks and standards; strong leadership and communication skills.
Experience:10+ yearsInternational bankingBig 4Internal auditInformation securityCyber securityBusiness continuity managementData governanceData privacyTechnologySystem integration
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipProblem-solvingAnalytical skillsSelf-directedCommunication
Certifications:CISACISSPCISMCSX
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Data analyticsAutomated testingContinuous monitoringAudit MISDashboardsRegulatory compliance

Company Brief

First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest bank, offering retail, corporate, investment banking, wealth and Islamic banking services across multiple continents, formed by the 2017 merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2017
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