Assistant Vice President - Financial Crime Audit/Audit Manager

Description:

- We are hiring an experienced Financial Crime Audit professional for an exciting opportunity within a Global Internal Audit function. The role offers exposure to global stakeholders and the opportunity to work across complex financial crime risk areas including AML, sanctions, fraud risk, and regulatory compliance.

- The incumbent will support senior audit leadership in executing risk-based audit engagements, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving high-quality audit delivery across financial crime functions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and execute financial crime audit engagements across banking and financial services.

- Support audit planning, risk assessments, and development of audit programs.

- Evaluate the effectiveness of controls related to AML, sanctions, KYC, fraud risk, and other financial crime frameworks.

- Identify audit findings, prepare reports, and communicate observations to senior stakeholders.

- Conduct control testing, validate remediation actions, and track closure of audit issues.

- Perform continuous monitoring activities and stay updated on regulatory developments and emerging financial crime risks.

- Collaborate with regional and global audit teams on strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.

- Manage stakeholder interactions professionally and ensure timely delivery of audit assignments.

Desired Profile:

- 9-12 years of Internal Audit experience within Banking / Financial Services.

- Strong exposure to Financial Crime Audit, AML, Compliance Audit, or Regulatory Audit.

- Sound understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies and financial crime controls.

- Experience in auditing first and second line functions.

- Knowledge of global financial crime regulations and governance frameworks.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.

- Exposure to agile auditing and/or data analytics will be an added advantage.

- Professional certifications such as CIA, CAMS, CFE, ACCA, CA, or equivalent preferred.

Key Skills:

- Financial Crime Audit

- AML / KYC / Sanctions

- Internal Audit

- Risk & Controls Assessment

- Regulatory Compliance

- Stakeholder Management

- Data Analytics

- Audit Planning & Execution