Principal Analyst - Continuous Audit Monitoring

Principal Analyst - Continuous Audit Monitoring Job Snapshot Role: Principal Analyst - Continuous Audit Monitoring Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Banking Function: Accounting/Auditing Experience: Minimum 3 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Principal Analyst - Continuous Audit Monitoring in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Banking opportunity with First Abu Dhabi Bank focused on data-driven assurance, continuous control monitoring, audit analytics, and early identification of emerging financial, regulatory, credit, operational, and technology risks.

Working within Group Internal Audit, the role uses Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques, automated testing, dashboards, risk indicators, and transactional analytics to strengthen audit coverage and support proactive risk management across International Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Credit activities. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Banking Function: Accounting/Auditing Salary: 18000-28000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Principal Analyst supports FAB Group Internal Audit 's Continuous Monitoring capability by applying advanced analytics and automated assurance techniques to critical banking risks and controls. Rather than relying solely on periodic audit reviews, the position enables ongoing assessment of key risk indicators, control performance, transactional anomalies, and emerging exposures.

The role combines audit methodology, banking risk knowledge, data analysis, relationship management, and continuous improvement. Its work supports earlier identification of control weaknesses and allows Group Internal Audit to respond more dynamically to developments in credit risk, AML and CFT, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and market-related activities. Key Responsibilities * Develop and execute continuous monitoring strategies aligned with FAB 's risk profile and Internal Audit plan.

* Apply Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques to increase audit coverage and testing efficiency. * Use data analytics technologies to perform ongoing assurance over key banking risks. * Design automated control testing routines for selected high-risk processes. * Monitor key risk indicators and control performance metrics. * Analyze transactional and operational data for unusual patterns or emerging risk signals.

* Identify potential control failures through continuous data analysis. * Analyze structured information from banking and operational systems. * Review unstructured data including logs, incidents, configurations, and supporting records. * Develop dashboards that provide timely visibility into risk and control performance. * Design automated alerts for material control exceptions and anomalies. * Support real-time or near-real-time identification of emerging control issues.

* Escalate significant findings through appropriate Group Internal Audit channels. * Provide insights that may support recalibration of the audit plan. * Strengthen continuous assurance over areas affecting financial stability and operational resilience. * Support monitoring of regulatory and compliance-related risks. * Contribute analytics relevant to AML and CFT controls where included within monitoring scope.

* Support assurance activities involving cybersecurity and technology-related controls where applicable. * Monitor areas of market and operational activity identified as higher risk. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of International Banking control processes. * Maintain awareness of Wholesale Banking activities and associated risks. * Develop strong understanding of Credit and Credit Risk Management processes.

* Assess Relationship Management and Credit Underwriting control environments. * Review Credit Risk Management practices within relevant audit coverage. * Monitor regulatory reporting develo