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As a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Delivery Manager , you will be responsible for leading the planning, execution and governance of GRC projects and programs across the organization or client accounts. This role requires deep knowledge of GRC frameworks, tools and delivery methodologies.

The incumbent will ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Develop and lead the GRC delivery strategy aligned to enterprise risk management goals or client business objectives.
• Serve as a thought leader and advisor on risk frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO, NIST RMF, NIST CSF, etc.).
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT, audit, legal and compliance teams to integrate GRC solutions.

Program & Project Delivery:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of GRC implementations and assessments, ensuring quality, timeliness and client satisfaction.

Oversee the design and configuration of GRC platforms (RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, etc.).

Manage project budgets, timelines, staffing and risk mitigation plans.

Lead and mentor a team of GRC consultants, analysts and project managers.

Build delivery capability through hiring, training and performance management.

Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the GRC delivery team.

Act as the senior delivery contact for strategic clients or business units.

Conduct stakeholder meetings, executive briefings and governance reviews.

Drive account growth by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001).

Support the development of enterprise-wide risk and compliance dashboards.

Implement control libraries, policy mapping and issue management workflows.

Establish and monitor GRC delivery KPIs and SLAs.

Lead post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stay up to date with regulatory changes, risk trends and GRC platform innovations.

Description

Role: Compliance Governance and Monitoring Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose: The jobholder will support the Compliance Governance & Assurance (CGA) department to achieve its objectives in providing effective oversight over the development and dissemination of the Group Compliance program. This includes tracking policies and procedures, training strategy, resource management, incident management, reporting, vendor management, information security, and Business Continuity liaison. The role also supports the Primary Business Operational Risk Management (BORM) for GCD as the secondary BORM, covering issues management, incident reporting, compliance risks library, KRIs in the GRC system, and RCSA controls testing. The jobholder will support the Group-wide Compliance Monitoring and Assurance Testing (CMAT) function, which applies a risk-based approach to monitor and test First Line of Defense activities related to compliance risks. The CGA unit provides a shared service to other units within GCD, including the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Regulatory Affairs Unit (RAU), International Branches Compliance (IBG Compliance), and the offshore Compliance Operations Center (COC).

• Strategic Contribution
  

  Ensure effective implementation of the Groups Compliance strategy within the team's remit.

• Compliance Governance
  • Maintain custody of the Group Compliance policies and procedures and oversee their dissemination.
  • Provide support in obtaining relevant approvals for dispensations and deferrals requests from Business units and support functions.
  • Maintain the up-to-date compliance risks library.
  • Support in organising regular GCD Business Risk & Compliance Committee (BRCC) meetings.
  • Take supporting notes and meeting minutes and provide updates on GCD actions arising from governing forum meetings.
  • Coordinate with various GCD unit heads and collate relevant compliance MI/dashboards for submission to Management and Board Committees such as BRCC, CCC, GRPC, and BAC.
• MI & Administration
  • Respond to queries from the audit team and implement CGA unit recommendations.
  • Lead Group Compliance MIS strategy including reporting framework, developing and maintaining templates, processes, and management information systems.
  • Review processes to identify opportunities to streamline and automate MI reports where possible.
  • Coordinate with Compliance colleagues to validate information and maintain documentary evidence for data in reports and dashboards.
  • Prepare trend analyses and dashboards to help identify root causes of compliance issues.
  • Monitor compliance KRIs, liaise with compliance colleagues across the Group to track actions and report closure of findings raised by internal/external auditors and regulators.
  • Act as a central point of contact for reporting self-identified compliance incidents/issues/breaches across the Group.
  • Report and log compliance breaches/issues in the GRC system.
• Budget Tracking and Vendor Management
  • Prepare forecast for annual and midyear budget.
  • Consolidate the GCD budget in consultation with the Compliance unit heads and monitor adherence to the approved budget.
  • Track deviations in actual spend versus forecast through obtaining monthly expense summaries from Finance.
• Secondary Business Operational Risk Manager (BORM)
  • Perform the responsibilities of Secondary BORM to safeguard ADIB's reputation from regulatory compliance risk by ensuring compliance across First and Second Lines of Defense through KRIs, Issue Management, RCSA, and quarterly control testing; submit results in the GRC system.
• Compliance Monitoring & Assurance Testing (CMAT)
  • Support risk-based CMAT planning for UAE and IBG, including annual planning, quarterly updates, trackers, and stakeholder liaison with an auditable trail of changes and rationale.
  • Maintain CMAT policies, methodology papers, and templates.
  • Perform monitoring and testing activities, including leading reviews in UAE and IBG as required.
  • Support evaluation of name screening and transaction monitoring alerts and case closures.
  • Perform quality assurance on CMAT reviews to ensure adherence to methodology.
  • Share best practices and identify gaps or training needs from QA results.
  • Support Assurance training and coaching requirements.
  • Provide CMAT data analysis to inform actions and enhancements.
• Information Security and Business Continuity liaison
  • Act as the coordinator for information security and business continuity requirements within the GCD.

• Bachelors degree in business studies, law, accounting, economics, or commerce, or specific risk management training.
• Minimum 8–10 years of banking experience with 5 years in Compliance or Control function.
• Strong understanding of Compliance Risks and Controls with experience in Compliance or Control functions.
• Experience in Assurance activities in Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance.
• Proficient in MIS reporting, data analysis, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and pivot tables.
• Understanding of statistics and business trend analysis.
• Strong stakeholder communication and management skills; good presentation skills.
• Ability to think innovatively to solve complex problems while balancing risk, speed, and accuracy.
• Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated; fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

• Minimum of 8–10 years banking experience with 5 years in Compliance or Control function.

Required Experience: Manager

The Controls & Governance Manager will be responsible for applying broad operational knowledge and sound business judgment to ensure compliance with Emirates Islamic internal policies across their organization. The role will be instrumental in enhancing and delivering on EI policies, ensuring governance and controls are in place to mitigate the inherent risks of the business. Role holder should have detailed understanding of banking sales processes and be able to identify the full range of risks related to sales processes, regulatory compliance, organization, and policy.

· Ensure compliance to EI HR policies and procedure for DSA staff onboarding.

· Ensure the Sales Executives are trained on compliance, products and selling skills with 100% attendance.

· Conduct need assessment and propose training sessions to improve skills of Sales Executives

· Assist in Off-boarding of exit staffs.

· Evaluate and enhance sales processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness, collaborate with operations team to streamline workflows and reduce friction in the sales cycle.

Ensure each staff complete refresher mandatory compliance / product / training on a timely basis.

· Act as a single point of contact representing the agency for all governance related issued.

· Update & train staffs regularly on EI Governance & compliance

· Manage EI Governance checklist and adhere to process and policies.

· Submit following reports by 5th of each month.

o Staff list Summary

o Staff exit update.

o Training induction refresher.

o Tablet Management.

o Checking of call verification recording

o Chubb and security cheque register

o Rejected application status.

o Fraud & Compliance breach for the Month & Complaint MIS

· Monitor, track and report customer service information on a daily basis with an aim to ensure business and customer service targets are achieved.

· Monitor discrepancies / rejections on daily basis.

· Review and arrange responses to customer complaints within the set TAT.

· Ensure timely credit of salaries and incentives of staffs.

· Monitor TAT for all applications as per SLA and report if there is any breach.

· Ensure authorized sales staff use standard call scripts for sourcing.

GCO should listen to 25% of verification calls on a random sample basis to ensure quality and adherence to guidelines. All corrective actions to be documented for audit trail purposes.

· Ensure Fraud, Compliance and AML ops risk issues are reported and closed in timely manner.

· Ensure all the underlying policies and procedures are adhered on an ongoing basis and agency is complaint with requirements.

· Conduct regular audits to identify and address compliance gaps, implementing corrective measures as needed.

· Identify and assess risks associated with retail banking sales activities.

· Lead / Support investigations into alleged violations of sales governance policies or legal requirements.

· Training certification compliance of employees so that he/she has sales code prior to initiate sales.

· Compliance of visa validity and work permit.

· Security and confidentiality procedures and data protection

· Compliance of Business continuity, including disaster recovery.

· Ensure 100% call recordings are in place for verification calls before submission of application. AGCO to ensure authorize sales staff use standard call scripts for sourcing.

Appropriate feedback to be provided in case of gaps and corrective action taken. (All corrective actions to be documented for audit trail purpose).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4, AED6,000.00 per month

The client is a multi-national bank based in the DIFC.

• Preparing internal audit working papers in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of Audit Department as documented with the Audit Manual.
• Documenting sampling methodology within the working papers and performing testing of the key controls identified.
• Preparing draft Audit Control Recommendations for review by the Auditor in Charge.
• Responding to working paper review points raised by the Auditor in Charge.
• Preparing planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators that an effective internal control environment exists.
• Preparing draft Audit Control Recommendations for review by AD Management. The ACRs musts be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Assistant Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management. In doing so, the Assistant Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues and call on the support of the relevant Audit Partner.
• Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required.
• Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority recommendations and the provision of assistant and guidance to Management.

• Educated to degree standard and holder of a professional qualification, (Usually CIA, ACCA etc) with strong numerical and financial skills and understanding of the regulatory environment.
• The ability to clearly communicate to Management both verbally and in writing audit.
• The role holder needs to have some operational knowledge in some aspects of the Bank to enable them to identify control weaknesses and advice on best practice/ process improvements. A clear understanding of the risk and internal control environment relevant to the business being audited.
• Attention to detail. The confirmation of factual accuracy and a clear understanding of how the facts should be interpreted is essential.
• Be able to advise the business on possible control solutions.
• Some knowledge of Data Analytics would be advantageous.
• Previous internal audit experience is desirable to demonstrate a track record in effective internal audit.

Overall Job Description

The Internal Audit Manager (Engineering) is responsible for overseeing technical audits across construction, engineering, and project management functions within OMNIYAT Group. This role ensures compliance with UAE regulations, evaluates risks, and strengthens internal controls across projects.

Day to Day Tasks

• Assist in the development of the annual technical audit plan by identifying and evaluating engineering, construction, and project management risk areas.
• Plan, execute and report on audits related to design, construction, MEP, infrastructure, project management, HSE, facility management, engineering operations and technical compliance (technical audits). Ensure audits are conducted in line with professional standards.
• Lead audits across development projects, contractors, consultants, facilities management, and engineering operations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of technical controls, quality assurance processes, risk management, and governance frameworks within engineering and construction projects.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Engineering Heads, and Site Managers to identify, assess, and prioritize project risks. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
• Evaluate compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, RERA, civil defense codes, HSE requirements, and other UAE construction laws and standards.
• Prepare written audit reports providing clear opinions on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of engineering processes, communicate and present findings and recommendations effectively to technical management and Director of Audit ensuring buy-in.
• Follow up on agreed action plans to ensure timely closure of technical audit issues.
• Support the implementation of audit software for engineering audits, promote continuous monitoring, and drive audit automation.
• Detect red flags in construction quality, project execution, or contract compliance, and conduct investigations where required.
• Supervise and mentor audit team members, ensuring technical knowledge development and adherence to audit methodologies.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, safety, and continuous improvement across engineering and project management functions.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering. A Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in engineering, construction, or real estate development, with at least 5 years in internal audit or project quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction laws, RERA regulations, Dubai Municipality codes, and HSE standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks in engineering and construction projects and provide practical solutions.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary audits covering design, procurement, construction, and facilities management.
• Familiarity with audit software, BI tools, and project management systems.

Language – Proficient in English & Arabic

Competitive Salary

Scope & Purpose–

• Perform a systematic review to evaluating the adequacy and/or effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes throughout ADNH Catering to provide objective assurance through Internal Audit services, and advice, insight and foresight through consulting services, when requested.
• Provide an independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve ADNH Catering operations.

Main Duties–

• Support in achieving the Internal Audit Departments' mandate.
• On an annual basis or when required, review and update the Internal Audit Governance documents (such as ARC Charter, Internal Audit Charter, and Internal Audit Manual).
• Conduct Internal Audit Risk Assessment.
• Support in developing the Internal Audit Plan based on the Risk Assessment exercise.
• Conduct Internal Audit services in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Plan, Audit Charter, Audit Manual, regulatory requirements and global best practices.
• Follow-up on the implementation of Management Action Plans periodically.
• Carry out consulting services and special investigations, as approved by the ARC.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Function.

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications -

• Knowledge of Internal Audit best practices.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements.
• Communication Skills.
• Business Acumen.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related field is mandatory.
• CIA, CRMA, CFE, CISA, or any similar professional qualification are strongly preferable.
• Years' experience in Internal Audit, within the related industries.
• Proficient in English and Arabic.

Overall Job Objective

The Internal Audit Manager will lead and execute independent audits across the OMNIYAT group, ensuring robust internal controls, compliance with laws and regulations, and safeguarding of company assets. The role will assure senior management on governance, risk management, and control processes, while recommending practical improvements aligned with business needs.

Day to Day Tasks

• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan through the identification and evaluation of the Company's risk areas.
• Oversee the execution and reporting of internal audits across all areas of the company, including financial, operational and compliance audits. Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards.
• Lead audits across development projects, property management, sales, leasing, procurement and financial operations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes. Identify areas of improvement and recommend practical and effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Heads of departments to identify, assess and prioritize risks. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the risk management process.
• Evaluate compliance with RERA, UAE laws, and group policies.
• Prepare written audit reports, expressing opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the area being audited and present findings to the Director of Audit
• Communicate /Present findings and recommendations clearly and effectively, and ensure buy-in from management.
• Follow up on agreed action plans to ensure the timely resolution of audit issues.
• Ensure adequate implementation of the audit software, continuous monitoring and audit automation.
• Detect red flags and conduct investigations where required.
• Supervise and mentor audit team members, ensuring professional development and adherence to audit standards.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CA preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive audit experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role within real estate, construction, or large diversified groups in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal control frameworks (COSO), and local regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage audits for large-scale projects and complex financial structures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Business Unit

Omniyat

• Job Function

Corporate Finance

• Contract Type

Full Time

• Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Closing Date

22-Dec-2025

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OMNIYAT was founded in 2005 with a vision to be the best in class, in every class. Transcending property and space, this vision imagines the extraordinary and builds it into reality.

We elevate the exceptional to create immersive living experiences that redefine the concept of luxury living. These are works of art, and for us, art is more than a simple statement of luxury. Art is the ultimate expression of creativity, quality and rarity. A combination of intellect and artistry, originating from both the mind and the heart.

OMNIYAT's artistry is realised everyday in our mission to bring together place, purpose, design, innovation and service to forever transform what people expect from the luxury spaces they inhabit.

We are more than creators, we are partners to the world's most discerning. Our collaborations are an ensemble of world-renowned talent, carefully curated to drive forward our unwavering commitment to deliver the extraordinary.

From architectural collaborations with icons of industry such as Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster, to hospitality and service partners such as the sector-leading Dorchester Collection, we continue to seek enduring relationships that become part of our story and legacy.

Together, we are setting new benchmarks of excellence for the UAE and across the globe, inspiring the world's changemakers to invest and make their homes in the city of tomorrow.

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Overall Job Description
The Internal Audit Manager (Engineering) is responsible for overseeing technical audits across construction, engineering, and project management functions within OMNIYAT Group. This role ensures compliance with UAE regulations, evaluates risks, and strengthens internal controls across projects.

Day to Day Tasks

• Assist in the development of the annual technical audit plan by identifying and evaluating engineering, construction, and project management risk areas.
• Plan, execute and report on audits related to design, construction, MEP, infrastructure, project management, HSE, facility management, engineering operations and technical compliance (technical audits). Ensure audits are conducted in line with professional standards.
• Lead audits across development projects, contractors, consultants, facilities management, and engineering operations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of technical controls, quality assurance processes, risk management, and governance frameworks within engineering and construction projects.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Engineering Heads, and Site Managers to identify, assess, and prioritize project risks. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
• Evaluate compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, RERA, civil defense codes, HSE requirements, and other UAE construction laws and standards.
• Prepare written audit reports providing clear opinions on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of engineering processes, communicate and present findings and recommendations effectively to technical management and Director of Audit ensuring buy-in.
• Follow up on agreed action plans to ensure timely closure of technical audit issues.
• Support the implementation of audit software for engineering audits, promote continuous monitoring, and drive audit automation.
• Detect red flags in construction quality, project execution, or contract compliance, and conduct investigations where required.
• Supervise and mentor audit team members, ensuring technical knowledge development and adherence to audit methodologies.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, safety, and continuous improvement across engineering and project management functions.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering. A Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in engineering, construction, or real estate development, with at least 5 years in internal audit or project quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction laws, RERA regulations, Dubai Municipality codes, and HSE standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks in engineering and construction projects and provide practical solutions.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary audits covering design, procurement, construction, and facilities management.
• Familiarity with audit software, BI tools, and project management systems.

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