Lead Auditor, UAE
Organising Institution / Firm
Remitly
Quick Verified Facts
๐ Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
๐ Mode / Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
๐ฐ Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
๐ Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk, or related field; 7+ years of experience in internal audit, compliance assurance, risk testing, or regulatory consulting in financial services/fintech/payments; familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, DFSA, or FSRA); strong knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, and payment services regulations.
๐ก๏ธ Category
Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Overview
Remitly is seeking a UAE Lead Auditor to join its Global Audit & Assurance (GAA) team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This individual contributor role leads internal audit coverage for Remitly's UAE legal entity, overseeing regulatory compliance, risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and reporting directly to local regulatory authorities and the Board of Directors.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Bachelorโs degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk, or a related field.
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in internal audit, compliance assurance, risk testing, or regulatory consulting within financial services, fintech, or payments.
- Regulatory Expertise: Practical familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, DFSA, or FSRA) and key regulatory domains including AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, and payment services.
- Technical & Leadership Skills: End-to-end audit lifecycle execution, continuous monitoring, data-driven audit methods, and executive stakeholder management.
- Preferred Credentials: CIA, CRCM, CRMA, CISA, CAMS, or equivalent certifications (Nice to Have).
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Develop and implement the annual risk-based audit plan for Remitly's UAE-regulated entity.
- Lead audit engagements from planning and fieldwork to findings development and board-level reporting.
- Interact directly with local regulatory bodies (such as CBUAE, DFSA, FSRA) and the UAE Board of Directors.
- Collaborate closely with internal units across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Product, and Engineering.
- Track remediation of internal audit recommendations and evaluate management corrective actions.
- Manage co-source audit partners and integrate AI-assisted testing tools into internal workflows.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not specified (Includes benefits package: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Housing Allowance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Commuter Reimbursement, and L&D benefits).
Work Mode: Hybrid / In-Office (Abu Dhabi, UAE; minimum 50% monthly in-office attendance expected).
Application Procedure & Required Documents
Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official job posting portal.
Application URL: Apply on LinkedIn