Senior Manager - SME

OverviewThe Senior Manager - SME (Audit) is an externally facing leadership role responsible for engaging clients—particularly within Financial Services and other regulated industries—to shape, position, and deliver technology‑enabled audit and assurance solutions. The role goes beyond traditional internal audit execution, operating at the intersection of governance, risk, technology, and transformation, and working directly with client executives (CAE, CFO, CRO, CIO, CTO) to modernize audit functions, embed analytics and AI into assurance processes, and strengthen governance frameworks.ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & AdvisoryServe as a trusted advisor to Chief Audit Executives and senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Finance, and TechnologyLead client discussions to understand audit maturity, regulatory expectations, digital transformation priorities, and control challengesFacilitate executive workshops and diagnostic sessions to assess current‑state audit capabilitiesShape client roadmaps for modernizing internal audit through analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled assuranceAct as the bridge between client audit/business teams and Presight’s product, data, and engineering functionsSolution Shaping & ProductizationShape and refine Presight’s technology‑enabled audit and assurance offerings for FSI and regulated sectorsTranslate audit and regulatory requirements into scalable solution components, accelerators, and repeatable frameworksContribute to go‑to‑market materials, proposals, and client presentationsSupport commercial teams in positioning differentiated audit analytics, continuous monitoring, and AI‑driven assurance capabilitiesIdentify opportunities to embed data, automation, and advanced analytics into audit workflowsGovernance & Control ExpertiseProvide subject matter expertise across internal audit methodologies, governance frameworks, and internal control environmentsAdvise on evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of business, technology, data, and AI‑related controlsTranslate audit findings into practical, value‑driven recommendations aligned to business and technology realitiesSupport clients in strengthening transparency, accountability, and control oversight mechanismsEnsure alignment with QHSE (Quality Health Safety and Environment), Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, and Governance standards where relevantMarket Evangelism & Thought LeadershipAct as an advocate for data‑driven and AI‑enabled audit transformationMonitor regulatory developments and supervisory expectations impacting internal audit and assurance functionsDevelop thought leadership content, executive briefings, and industry insightsRepresent Presight in industry forums, client roundtables, and strategic engagementsQualifications8–12+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory—preferably within Financial Services or other regulated industriesStrong background in audit methodologies, governance, and internal control frameworksProven client‑facing advisory or consulting experienceExperience assessing business processes, technology platforms, data environments, and digital transformation initiativesDemonstrated ability to bridge business and technology conversations crediblyExperience engaging senior stakeholders (CAE, CFO, CRO, CIO, CTO)EducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related fieldExperience modernizing audit functions through analytics, automation, or digital platformsExposure to data governance, cybersecurity, AI, or technology risk domainsExperience supporting regulatory reviews, supervisory interactions, or large‑scale transformation programsRole DetailsRole Level: Mid‑LevelWork Type: Full‑TimeCountry: United Arab EmiratesCity: Abu DhabiCompany Website: https://www.presight.aiCompany Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting#J-18808-Ljbffr