Vice President - Senior Audit Manager - Global Financial Crimes

The Senior Audit Manager - Global Financial Crimes (EMEA) is responsible for leading and delivering financial crime audit engagements in alignment with the internal audit plan. This position requires a deep understanding of global financial crime risk management practices, regulatory frameworks, and banking operations. The incumbent will play a key role in driving the internal audit strategy, managing team members, and ensuring quality execution of audits across EMEA branches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Audit Director in managing the Global Financial Crimes portfolio, risk universe, audit planning, and execution.
• Own and manage a defined sub-portfolio, ensuring audit coverage aligns with key risks and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to the dynamic management of the annual audit plan by assessing its ongoing relevance and proposing updates where necessary.
• Lead planning and delivery of audit engagements, identifying key risks, scoping appropriately, and ensuring timely, high-quality execution using Agile audit techniques.
• Deliver clear, accurate, and impactful audit reports that provide actionable insights for management.
• Evaluate core financial crime and fraud risks, test key controls, and assess their effectiveness in line with internal audit standards.
• Manage stakeholder relationships professionally to ensure smooth audit planning, delivery, and issue resolution.
• Support continuous monitoring activities across the EMEA region and supervise Audit Managers as needed.
• Provide expertise in AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and fraud controls, attending relevant internal and external forums as a subject matter expert.
• Oversee timely closure of audit findings and management action plans.
• Contribute to audit committee and governance reporting by providing concise, high-quality inputs and presentations.
• Coach, mentor, and manage junior team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Participate in strategic internal audit initiatives and process improvement projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 14 years+ of internal audit experience with a strong focus on financial crime compliance, preferably within global banking or financial services.
• In-depth understanding of financial crime regulations and risk management frameworks applicable across EMEA.
• Exposure to key business lines such as Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Transaction Banking, and Global Markets.
• Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, anti-fraud, and anti-bribery frameworks.
• Experience in Agile auditing methodologies and data analytics is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex audit findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk, or related discipline; CIA / CAMS / CFE certifications preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability.
• Structured thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Calm and composed under pressure, with strong decision-making capability.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and motivate teams.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and a proactive, collaborative mindset