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Vice President-Regional Compliance, Goldman Sachs, Dubai, UAE

Job Description

Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm’s culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm’s enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm’s second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firm’s compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm’s responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape.

YOUR IMPACT

We’re looking for a Senior Associate/VP to join our Dubai team, with main area of focus being the coverage of regulatory compliance and reporting by GSI in DIFC and QFC. Additionally, you will be working with the MENA compliance team in a general compliance role covering a broad range of Goldman Sachs business and initiatives in the region. You will be able to work in a multi-dimensional business that is heavily client focused, and organize your time to deal with real-time issues as well as delivering on a diverse project workload. You will play a key role in ensuring GSI’s compliance with rules and regulations in DIFC and QFC as well as the attainment of high standards of business ethics.

OUR IMPACT

Global Compliance interprets in implements regulatory requirements and determines how to pursue market opportunities appropriately and maintain and enhance the reputation of the firm. We monitor regulatory trends in every jurisdiction where the firm operates and work closely with regulators. You'll be part of a global team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, excellent people and technical skills and are able to keep up and stay ahead of a constantly changing business and regulatory landscape.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Working in the MENA compliance team: currently 3 VPs and 1 Analyst in Saudi and Dubai.
Provide real-time compliance advice to business personnel of all levels, with regards to the rules, regulation and internal policies that govern their businesses, with particular advisory focus on Cash Equity Trading
Act as Compliance representative for business lead projects/initiatives
Analysis and implementation of local regulations in MENA jurisdictions, particularly in UAE and Qatar
Assist in developing and updating policies & procedures applicable to GSI DIFC and QFC businesses generally.
Monitor and review of GSI’s compliance with internal policy and external regulations
Consideration of new businesses and new products on a cross-divisional basis
Help develop and deliver training as part of ongoing Compliance training program tailored to suit the individual requirements of our various businesses, in addition to delivering ad-hoc training as and when required
Liaising with relevant regulatory bodies and help coordinate responses to ad-hoc regulatory enquiries

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

University degree and/or professional compliance / financial services qualification
Experience of dealing with Regulatory bodies as well as a good understanding of the prevailing regulations
Strong investigative, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment
Good interpersonal skills and effective written/oral communication skills (fluent English)
Excellent attention to detail
Proficient in MS office tools including strong knowledge of MS-Excel
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent people/ stakeholder management skills

Emerging markets experience and ability to work across multiple cultures
Good knowledge of a broad range of range of businesses and products
Pro-active, self-motivated, assertive and well organised
Interest in the financial markets and a willingness to lear

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Senior Internal Auditor (Operations & Technical), ADNOC, Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADNOC is one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for the growth and diversification of the United Arab Emirates.

Our diverse family of more than 50,000 employees is made up of over 100 different nationalities. People from different backgrounds, with unique perspectives and wide-ranging skillsets, who share a collective responsibility: to enable and accelerate progress, both here in the UAE and across the globe.

Here at ADNOC, we go beyond business as usual. We do things differently, challenge convention, and embrace new ways of thinking. This is what defines and differentiates us.

By working together every day, we’re bringing energy to life.

Company : ADNOC Logistics & Services

Job Title : Senior Internal Auditor (Operations & Technical)

Job Purpose

Perform assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues.

Assist in the periodic Risk Assessments and development of the Risk-Based Work Plans and the periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and Senior Management on internal audit activities, performance, significant risk exposures, controls/governance issues and other related matters.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

Professional Ethics

Participate in initiating/promoting the establishment and continuous improvement of the Corporate Governance Framework including Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Code of Conduct, Ethics and Values.

Internal Audit Plan

Assist in the development of Annual Audit Plan (AAP) based on the results of risk assessment exercise.
Provide input for the periodic reporting on audit activities and performance relative to its plans, significant risk exposures, control/governance issues and other related matters.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Audit Execution

Assist the auditors in the examination and analysis of records through executing audit program steps for the assigned audits.
Develop process understanding of assigned business processes and determines business objectives, main functions, the nature of activities, potential risks and controls to be reviewed. Develop a detailed audit program / Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) for the assigned audit including the objectives, potential risk, key controls, audit procedures and the use of audit techniques and tools to evaluate governance, risks and controls processes, and submits audit program to for review and approval.
Determine auditing procedures to be applied, including the use of Information Systems Audit Techniques, statistical sampling method or others.Ensure that adequate working papers and all relevant information are continuously documented and updated in the automated Audit Management System in accordance with pre-defined templates and audit procedures.
Perform the audit in accordance with the approved audit program and ensures that audit objectives have been met to support the audit conclusions/results.
Identify, obtain, analyse and appraise related systems and evidentiary data/information.
Prepare working papers which record and summarize data on the assigned audit and the results of the audit examination.
Appraise the adequacy of the corrective actions taken by management on audit recommendations through follow up audits and periodically reviews and updates the status of management action plans.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Audit Reports

Prepare audit report with conclusion, expressing professional opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, control systems and the efficiency with which activities are carried out. Recommends improvement options to rectify reported deficiencies, for Team Leader / Department Manager’s review.
Recommend practical improvements options corresponding to the observations with an objective to contribute to the improvement of governance, risks and control processes to assist in the achievement of the company business objectives.
Follow- up on replies to issued draft and final audit reports and review the adequacy of the corrective actions taken on audit recommendations / improvement options.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Participate in the development and implementation of the automated Audit Management System.
Provide professional advice on Group Companies’ Audit Committee Charter,IA Charter and IA Methodology/Procedures. Provides assistance in the establishment of the Group Audit Committees/IA functions and related governance, when assigned.
Participate in initiating and coordinating the Group-wide specialized professional training programs.
Conducts research and benchmarking to resolve audit issues, identify gaps and support IA function.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

Provide input for preparation of the Section / Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control

Performance Management

Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section / Department in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

Regular Contacts with operational level management within all auditable departments throughout ADNOC.
Frequent contacts within ADNOC at all levels of Management up to SVPs with respect to audit programs, the conduct of the audits, audit reports, findings and recommendations.
Regular contacts with Management within the assigned ADNOC Group Companies up to Manager level with regards to the Group Company audits.
Coordinates audits with the concerned Function VP.

External Communications & Working Relationships

Regular contact with Internal Audit Service Provider(s) to coordinate audit activities, when required.
Regular contact, as required, with Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) regarding government audits.
Regular contact with ADNOC External Auditors and other assurance providers to ensure adequate audit coverage and minimize duplicate efforts.
Regular contact with ADNOC Group Companies’ Internal Audit Managers with respect to knowledge sharing of audit standards, frameworks, methodologies, policies, processes and coordination across ADNOC Group Companies.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree Supply Chain management/Engineering/MBA

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

8 years of relevant experience in internal auditing or supply chain management, with varied experience in oil and gas operations and their inherent challenges/risks in the context of corporate function.
Familiarity with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and other standards and their interpretation and application to Internal Auditing practice.
Experience in managing and tracking time for different Internal Audit related activities.
Proficiency in utilising various business applications to gather/ verify information with guidance.
High interpersonal skills in line with the Corporate Role that requires interaction with all levels of Management in ADNOC and the Group Companies.

Professional Certifications

Six Sigma Black Belt

Audit Certifications (e.g. CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, CIMA).

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort
Minimal
Work Environment
Normally air-conditioned environment however exposed to prevailing weather conditions while in the operating sites / field visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Governance/Audit

Job Dimension

Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct Reports: As per organization chart
Indirect Reports: Internal Auditor, Assistant Auditors

Group Company: ADNOC Logistics & Services

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