Internal auditor

We are working with a top Global law firm who are looking for an Internal Auditor to join the firm's Internal Audit function.

The role will operate as the third line of defence to monitor the design adequacy and operational effectiveness of the Firm's policy frameworks, procedures and controls. There will be a particular focus on Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime) and Corporate Governance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conducting internal audits as required by local and global regulators, testing the design and operational effectiveness of the firm's Compliance and Corporate Governance controls.
• Assisting the Senior Internal Audit Manager with ad hoc audits as required.
• Escalating findings of the audits to key senior stakeholders with recommendations for improving systems.
• Ongoing monitoring of agreed remedial actions, ensuring any control gaps are remediated in a timely manner.
• Conducting file reviews of matters opened across all offices on an ongoing basis.
• Reporting findings of the file reviews to the relevant AML Officers and MLRO.
• Advising on improvements for the Firm's Compliance policies and procedures and delivering training on this.

Role Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience as an Internal Auditor or Compliance advisor at a large firm.
• Previous experience in the third line of defence highly desirable.
• Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high-risk categories; understanding of complex corporate structures.
• Prior experience either working in a law firm or accountancy firm within an audit function is essential.
• Ideally CIA or CISA qualified (or on route to obtaining this qualification).