Overview

The role reports to the Principal Audit Manager for Anti-Financial Crime (“AFC”) in the United States, who in turn reports to the Chief Auditor for AFC globally.

You will work with management and staff within Group Audit to deliver audits and validations owned by the AFC US audit team. You will also provide AFC subject matter expertise support for colleagues in other audit teams with coverage of various AFC topics, as part of ‘front to back’ audit reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

Group Audit is seeking an audit professional at an Assistant Vice President level. The core responsibilities of this role are:

• Independently work on multiple AFC audits at the same time with minimum supervision;
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to AFC risks in accordance with Group Audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework;
• Interview stakeholders, review documentation and construct detailed process flows;
• Identify key risks and mitigating controls, and develop and execute test plans to assess control effectiveness;
• Draft audit findings for review by audit management and articulate the control weaknesses, to associated risk, and root cause;
• Tracking and validation of internal and external / regulatory findings;
• Conduct risk assessments and business monitoring for the AFC US auditable areas;
• Use a range of approaches to collect relevant information to assess key risks, resolve major issues or carry out tasks;
• Participate in meetings with business auditors and provide subject matter expertise for business led (‘front to back’) audits, as needed;
• When required, assist in training other Group Audit staff on AFC topics;
• Develop and maintain adequate regulatory knowledge and awareness of the changing industry / business environment, which may impact the AFC audit plan, audit methodology and risk assessment;
• Pro-actively develop and maintain professional working relationships with audit colleagues and business stakeholders. Work in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally; and
• Complete all work assignments accurately and on a timely basis - including planned audits, ad hoc projects and special investigations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE, etc.) preferred;
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an internal Audit role covering AFC topics or extensive second line AFC experience;
• Strong understanding of the AFC risks and control environment;
• Ability to identify and evaluate key risks, apply sound judgment when assessing impact of issues raised;
• Strong analytical, communication (both verbal and written) and project management skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Group Audit and with stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently, multi-task assignments and prioritize workloads with minimal supervision; and
• Possess a firm commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards;
• Ability to stand your professional ground when challenged.

You should be:

• Flexible, pro-active, self-sufficient and innovative, with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Able to take ownership of and responsibility for agreed targets and deliver on commitments within budget, in order to ensure timely and efficient completion of audit projects; and
• A role model and for your peer group, demonstrating the highest professional and ethical standards in all aspects of the role.