Manager - Investment Banking and Support Functions Audit (Qatarization)

About QNB

Founded in 1964 as Qatar's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has grown significantly to become the largest banking institution in the Middle East and Africa regions. With operations spanning over 31 countries across three continents and a workforce exceeding 28,000 employees, QNB serves around 20 million customers through 1,000 branches and an ATM network of 4,300 machines. The bank has sustained high credit ratings from major agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3), and Fitch (A+). It is also recognized as the most valuable banking brand in the MEA region by Brand Finance Magazine and actively engages in community support and sponsorship of social, educational, and sports initiatives.

Job Purpose

This role supports audits within the Investment Banking and Support Functions sectors as part of the Group Internal Audit team. Responsibilities include providing independent evaluation and recommendations on control effectiveness across domestic investment banking, treasury, risk, and support functions. The position involves advancing audit efficiency and risk monitoring by incorporating data analytics and continuous auditing techniques, ensuring adherence to internal audit manuals, global standards, and local regulations. The role integrates business risks within the audit strategy, enhancing organizational resilience against existing and emergent risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of risk-based annual audit plans for domestic investment banking and support sectors aligned with overall audit strategy to safeguard the organization against financial, reputational, and operational risks.
• Identify compliance and operational risks and propose practical mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of investment banking and support function processes to improve governance, risk management, and control systems.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and best practices within the audit function.
• Promote cost efficiency and productivity enhancements to optimize bank benefits.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with business units, support staff, and senior stakeholders, providing clear communication of audit outcomes and advisory services.
• Handle audit engagement phases including planning, executing, reporting, issue follow-up, and closure in compliance with audit methodologies and quality standards.
• Collaborate with peers to cover subsidiaries and support functions effectively, identifying control weaknesses and non-compliance with actionable recommendations.
• Drive the adoption and maturation of data analytics and continuous auditing capabilities for enhanced audit effectiveness.
• Keep updated on global audit trends, regulations, and technologies, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure strict compliance with all internal policies, regulatory frameworks, data privacy laws such as GDPR, and governance standards.

Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related IT fields; Master's qualification preferred.
• Minimum of six years of progressive experience in internal audit, compliance, or related fields, ideally within internationally recognized banking institutions.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are preferred, while additional credentials like CPA, ACCA, CFA, CISA, or CFSA are highly desirable.

Additional Information

• Applicants must provide a resume, QID (both sides), education certificate, and birth certificate upon application.