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