Senior Auditor MENA

Support the establishment of an internal audit function within the UAE, ensuring compliance with local regulatory frameworks. Contribute to product development by integrating audit insights to enhance regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

Overview

Department

Accounting & Finance

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

United Arab Emirates, Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

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Requirements

Audit professional with 5+ years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or compliance, preferably within financial services, fintech, or digital assets.

Strong understanding of UAE’s regulatory environment, including experience with VARA, the UAE Central Bank, DFSA, or ADGM financial regulations.

Holds or is working towards a relevant certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRMA (Certified Risk Management Auditor), or ACCA.

Proficient in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an internal audit strategy and planning for the UAE and wider GCC markets.

Support the transition from outsourced to in-house audit processes.

Conduct risk-based internal audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements to improve operational resilience.

Provide audit insights during product and service development to enhance regulatory compliance.

Ensure adherence to UAE’s evolving financial and digital asset regulatory landscape.

Benefits

Hybrid-working model with 60-Work From Anywhere days*

Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan

Market-leading benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy*

Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!

Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.