AVP & Audit Manager, Continuous Monitoring

Overview

The Continuous Monitoring team at First Abu Dhabi Bank's Group Internal Audit (GIA) delivers ongoing, data-driven assurance focused on crucial risk areas impacting financial stability, compliance, and operational robustness. By utilizing advanced analytics, automation, and integration with core banking systems, the team tracks key risk indicators, control effectiveness, and transaction irregularities across domains such as credit risk, anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CFT), cybersecurity, and market operations.

Its role includes early identification of control weaknesses and emerging threats, facilitating timely escalations and adjustments to audit plans. It supports regulatory expectations concerning proactive risk management and real-time governance, providing insights to senior management and board-level dashboards. The Continuous Monitoring Cell collaborates closely with enterprise risk management and compliance to embed a culture of proactive assurance, maintaining alignment with the bank's risk appetite and regulatory duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance audit effectiveness and reach through Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) and other data analytics tools.
• Create and sustain dashboards and automated alerts for live tracking of control performance.
• Analyze both structured and unstructured data—including logs, incident reports, and IT configurations—to uncover control deficiencies.
• Develop and implement continuous monitoring strategies that align with the bank’s risk profile and audit priorities.
• Conduct ongoing automated testing of key controls and risk metrics.
• Scrutinize transactional and operational datasets to detect anomalies, control breakdowns, or emerging risks.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge to support efficient task completion in accordance with policies.
• Foster a values-driven culture within the group consistent with organizational ethics.
• Oversee financial aspects related to assigned activities, ensuring adherence to budgets and timely management reporting of variances.
• Adhere to GIA policies, guidance, procedures, and contribute input to their evolution based on industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review audit scopes for Integrated Banking (IB), Wholesale Banking (WB) portfolios, and credit-related activities across jurisdictions to maintain an up-to-date Audit Universe.
• Prepare and sustain risk assessments for process streams within IB, WB, credit portfolios, and subsidiaries, encouraging regular self-assessment of risks and controls by business units.
• Maintain detailed audit programs within the central audit management system.
• Drive continuous process and practice enhancements reflecting global benchmarks and evolving business conditions.
• Build and nurture professional relationships across internal and external stakeholders, upholding high ethical standards and addressing critical issues promptly to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Serve as Audit Business Partner for Line Managers in IB, WB, and Credit teams, engaging regularly to discuss audit insights and emerging risks.
• Offer ongoing consultancy to unit management on governance, risk, and control improvements grounded in market best practices.
• Ensure diligent follow-up on outstanding audit issues and complete implementation of required actions.
• Perform special investigations or audit reviews as assigned by senior audit leadership.
• Produce functional reports punctually, accurately, and in line with Group standards.