QNB-Vice President, International Subsidiaries Audit & Oversight; Qatarization

The incumbent will primarily manage audits and oversight covering the International Subsidiaries portfolio as a member of the Group Internal Audit Function. The role provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of governance , risk management and internal control across the enterprise. This includes the critical responsibility of defining, creating, and continually updating the international subsidiaries audit universe, ensuring it accurately reflects the organization’s evolving risks, structure and activities of the International Subsidiaries.

It also supports the strategic implementation and integration of advanced data analytics tools and continuous auditing techniques across the audit function to enhance efficiency and real-time risk monitoring. This role requires full compliance with the GIAD Group Audit Manual, IIA standards, and all relevant local regulations and industry audit standards. As a member of the Group Internal Audit Function, this role ensures risks related to the international subsidiaries are effectively integrated into the overall audit strategy and contributes to strengthening the organization’s resilience against evolving threats.

• Contribute to the development and execution of the risk-based annual plan that aligns with the Group Internal Audit strategy and helps safeguard critical assets, data, and enhance financial integrity across international subsidiaries operations that underpin the organization’s financial operations and shareholder value.
• Assist in identifying significant risks related to international subsidiaries that could lead to financial loss, operational disruption, or reputational damage, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate these risks.
• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Subsidiaries investments and operations
  -related processes.
• Implements KPIs and best practices for the international audit function.
• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent

• Build and maintain strong, independent, and collaborative relationships with relevant business and support function staff and stakeholders across the Group.
• Communicate complex audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to the SVP, EVP, GCAE and other senior stakeholders.
• Provide advisory services to subsidiaries management & the Audit Committee members, Subsidiary Head of Audit and business leaders as directed by the SVP and EVP on matters of subsidiaries governance, internal control and risk management.
• To assist (internal) customers in all their queries on Bank’s product and seek solution to their requests.
• Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.
• Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group’s objectives.
• Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required
• Coordinate effectively with external auditors, international business consultants, and regulatory bodies on assurance activities.
• Coordinate with and provide support to other GIAD International teams where needed and as per EVP – International Audit and GCAE instructions.

• Team lead audit engagements for the International Subsidiaries Audit portfolio, including the evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks within…