Job Description

The role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to guide the enhancement and further growth of audit coverage of AML and Fin Crime activities performed within the EMEA region, and to further support the development of specialist technical and/or regulatory knowledge within the team.

You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative manner with audit partners in Ireland, London, Luxembourg, Chicago, Australia and Manila, given the global nature of the Audit Services team. The role also offers an exciting opportunity for interaction with Senior and Executive management, leveraging technical expertise to evaluate risk areas and ensure that resources are properly aligned to audit these areas.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Contribute to the evolution of the AML and Fin Crime audit strategy including risk assessment and coverage strategy
• Provide strategic thinking, thought leadership, and guidance on identifying key risks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the controls supporting AML and Fin Crime activities to the audit team
• Plan, oversee, and direct the activities of the AML and Fin Crime audit team in EMEA to achieve the goals of the AML and Fin Crime audit strategy through setting clear and measurable targets and objectives for individuals which are overseen on a regular basis
• Establish strong working relationships and communications with key stakeholders in EMEA
• Maintain active involvement with executive and oversight committees, including as a member and presenter of such as deemed appropriate
• Indirect with directly and/or support interaction with EMEA regulators as relevant
• Ensure that all deliverables are issued accurately, completely, and timely both internally within Audit Services and externally to stakeholders

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• AML and Financial Crime subject matter expertise gained in a financial services environment
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, CPA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) are preferable but not mandatory
• Strong investigative and organizational skills
• Able to work in a hybrid and global environment
• Strong report writing and work paper documentation skills
• Project management
• Time management
• Focused client relationships
• Team player