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Client: Confidential Reputable Bank (Abu Dhabi)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 1–4 years

Recruitment Partner: Line Two

About the Role

Line Two is supporting a confidential, reputable bank in Abu Dhabi to hire an IT Audit Associate (Technology Risk). You will support risk-based audits across technology and information systems, helping evaluate IT general controls, access management, change management, and key application controls—ensuring strong documentation and audit-ready evidence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of risk-based IT audits across systems, infrastructure, and key technology processes.
  • Test IT General Controls (ITGCs) including access management, privileged access, change management, SDLC, backups, and incident management.
  • Support reviews of application controls (as applicable) and technology-related business processes.
  • Perform walkthroughs, evidence collection, testing, and working paper documentation aligned with audit methodology.
  • Identify control gaps, support root-cause analysis, and draft practical recommendations and remediation actions.
  • Track audit findings and management action plans to closure; follow up on evidence and timelines.
  • Support audit planning activities (scoping inputs, risk assessment, audit programs, data requests).
  • Assist with stakeholder communication and preparation of audit reports and presentations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 1–4 years experience in IT audit / technology risk / IT controls / SOX ITGC (banking or regulated sector preferred).
  • Understanding of core IT control areas (access, change, operations, backup/DR, logging/monitoring).
  • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail; comfortable with evidence-based testing.
  • Good Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).

Preferred / Nice to Have

  • Certifications (or in progress): CISA / CRISC / CIA.
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001 concepts, or risk-based audit approaches.
  • Exposure to core banking systems or payment systems auditing is a plus.

How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. Please include your notice period and UAE work authorization/visa status (if applicable).

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and role requirements.

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