Global Financial Crimes and Core Compliance - Internal Audit AVP

Accountabilities

• • Monitor remediation of assigned financial crimes compliance and core compliance issues, validate completed remediation, and ensure outstanding actions are appropriately followed up.
  • Support and, where appropriate, lead internal audits covering financial crime, compliance, risk management, and related control processes.
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls in accordance with established audit methodologies and professional standards.
  • Contribute to the complete audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting, and follow-up activities.
  • Prepare clear, detailed, and concise audit workpapers that support review and reperformance, while ensuring timely completion and adherence to methodology.
  • Lead meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to understand processes, communicate audit progress, discuss concerns, and resolve issues effectively.
  • Build productive relationships with colleagues and business partners while maintaining independence, professional judgment, integrity, and a high standard of performance.
  • Apply professional skepticism, critical thinking, and sound judgment when assessing complex regulatory, compliance, and risk matters.
  • Provide practical, risk-focused recommendations and contribute to continuous improvement of audit and departmental processes.
  • Leverage AI and data analytics tools for activities such as data analysis, anomaly detection, and draft documentation, while considering appropriate governance and associated risks.
  • Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and a commitment to developing individual capability and enhancing overall team performance.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related business discipline from an accredited institution; an equivalent combination of relevant experience may also be considered.
  • At least 8 years of experience in internal audit or an equivalent role within financial services, banking, related markets, or regulatory environments.
  • Strong experience or knowledge in financial crimes compliance, core compliance, banking, risk management, and issues validation.
  • Audit-related certification such as CIA or CPA is preferred, or a willingness to pursue an appropriate certification.
  • CAMS certification is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of audit practices, regulatory requirements, control assessment, and financial crime compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and management at different levels.
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and deliver practical recommendations within complex regulatory and risk environments.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities and deliver quality work within established timelines.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Working knowledge of AI and data analytics tools, with the ability to apply them to audit activities while understanding relevant risks and governance considerations.
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and accountable approach, with the confidence to demonstrate professional skepticism and exercise independent judgment.

  Benefits

  • Work-from-home flexibility according to the assigned schedule.
  • Evening shift options aligned to business requirements, including approximately 12:30 PM–9:30 PM from office or 1:30 PM–10:30 PM from home.
  • Opportunity to work in a global financial services environment with exposure to complex financial crime, compliance, risk, and internal audit activities.
  • Career development opportunities supported by a culture focused on learning, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to work with emerging AI and data analytics technologies in modern audit practices.
  • An inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, collaboration, professional integrity, and employee development.
  • Equal opportunity employment based on merit, skills, experience, and organizational fit.