Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Internal Auditor to join their in-house audit function. This full-time role reports to the Group Head of Risk, Audit and Compliance and is responsible for delivering a risk-based audit plan across the organisation. The successful candidate will conduct internal audit assignments with a strong focus on AML/CFT compliance, assessing internal processes, systems, and controls. This position requires excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective business relationships. Occasional international travel will be required.
Job Duties:
- Deliver internal audit reviews in line with the approved risk-based plan and agreed quality standards.
- Plan and research key risk areas, including relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct audit walkthroughs to identify and test key controls.
- Produce factual and relevant audit reports, identifying potential issues and recommended mitigating actions.
- Conduct follow-up activities to ensure agreed audit actions have been fully implemented.
- Support the production of management reports on audit status, emerging issues, and risk mitigation.
- Maintain effective relationships with business management across regional offices, promoting a strong risk and compliance culture.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent communication, report writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and find solutions to complex issues.
- Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Proficient in problem-solving and assessing the impact of actions, including cost-benefit analysis.
- Resilient and able to act with the highest degree of integrity.
- Fluent in English.
- A minimum of 5-10 years' experience, preferably in financial services, corporate, trust, or fund-related services, with at least five years in an internal audit environment.
- Strong understanding of AML/CTF-related risks and controls.
- Degree-level education (or equivalent) with a 2:1 honours degree or higher.
- Postgraduate and/or industry-specific qualifications such as CIA or a recognised accountancy qualification are desirable.
What You’ll Love:
Our client offers a dynamic and professional working environment with opportunities for career development. This role provides exposure to a global organisation, engaging with senior business stakeholders while contributing to a strong audit and compliance culture. Competitive remuneration is offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application.
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