Compliance Audit Manager
On-siteAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Conduct preliminary regulatory research and walkthroughs with Compliance, AML, Legal, and Operations to assess control design and operating effectiveness. Execute end-to-end compliance and AML/CTF audits, documenting evidence and drafting root-cause analyses for observed gaps. Prepare structured audit reports for management, present findings to stakeholders, and track remediation progress on corrective actions. Collaborate cross-functionally to validate observations and support thematic reviews, regulatory readiness, and data-driven analytics initiatives. Stay informed on evolving global AML/CTF regulations and crypto oversight frameworks to enhance the compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, compliance audit, AML/CTF, or related risk/compliance roles within financial services or crypto
- Solid understanding of control design, risk assessment, and audit execution methodologies
- Ability to produce high-quality workpapers, audit testing documentation, and issue write-ups
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with AML/CTF, sanctions, onboarding/KYC, transaction monitoring, or regulatory compliance frameworks
- Exposure to cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain analytics, or virtual asset compliance
- Experience with data analytics tools
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to conduct walkthroughs, discuss findings, and engage stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and operate independently in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
- Proficiency in English, Mandarin Chinese
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