VP Audit Manager - Financial Crime

SME Financial Crime Audit Within UK Corporate and Investment Bank in London working projects in EMEA

Financial Crime Internal Audit Manager - Project and Continuous Monitoring lead - EMEA

Role SummaryThis role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the control environment in operation in EMEA business entities, Branches, and other subsidiaries in the EMEA Region. It undertakes and manages audits across a range of activities and supports teams of auditors to deliver in-depth testing and review to support audit opinions. It contributes part of the Audit opinion provided the EMEA Region Management and Group Audit Committee.
ADIA is responsible for the delivery of around 90 internal audit reports per year across the EMEA region. Due to the nature of each business and the audit cycle, the number of audits each Audit Manager is responsible for can vary from year to year. On average, an Audit Manager would be responsible for the delivery of around 6-8 audits per year, and contribute to other audit assignments through delivery of fieldwork for other Audit Managers. This may include technically complex and highly regulated areas, large assignments, including theme audits across more than one jurisdiction/ business. These are scheduled so that some will overlap so that two assignments may be open at the same time; Closing one and planning another, an Audit Manager will be able to manage both successfully.
In addition, this role is responsible for managing the delivery and providing support for multiple audit assignments / assurance / project work within AML/Financial Crime and/or Compliance business areas. This role provides expertise on general compliance topics (including conduct risk, market abuse regulation, monitoring and surveillance, control room activities) and/or in AML /Financial Crime to the wider EMEA audit team.
The Audit Manager will report to the Compliance and Financial Crime Audit Partner and will be asked to assist with maintaining relationships with Central Compliance Group and/or Financial Crime Group Senior Management (D, ED level), have a deep understanding of UK/EMEA Compliance and Conduct Regulations, as well as AML/Financial Crime prevention regulations, subject matter expertise in compliance and/or financial crime prevention/detection business activities and be able to comment on key areas of risk for those business areas.

Business AreaInternal Audit is asked for an independent opinion on the changes and controls implemented by the organisations within the EMEA Region. This role aims to provide insight and opinion on the key controls in operation in the business areas under review and therefore must have the expertise to provide advice and consultancy services as required.
Position DescriptionCore Responsibilities:

Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists.

Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary.

Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members.

Preparing draft Audit Findings for review by AD Management.
The Audit Findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management, including senior stakeholders.
In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenges and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues.

Preparing the final internal audit report.
The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required.

Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority Findings and the provision of assistance and guidance to Management.

The Audit Manager will also be expected to contribute to Audit Department initiatives and work collaboratively across EMEA.

The Audit Manager will be asked to assist the Audit Partner with maintaining relationships with Senior Management (D, ED) in a nominated area of responsibility, have insight into business activities and be able to comment on key areas of risk for those business areas.

Knowledge, Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:

Educated to degree standards and holder of a professional qualification (usually CIA, ACCA, etc.) with a strong understanding of the regulatory environment. It would be desirable to hold Compliance / AML / Financial crime qualification (ICA Diploma or equivalent, ACAMs, CISI).

The ability to effectively and clearly communicate with management both verbally and in writing.

The role holder needs to have some operational knowledge of some aspects of the Bank to enable them to identify control weaknesses and give advice on best practice/ process improvements. A clear understanding of the risk and internal control environment relevant to the business being audited.

Attention to detail. The confirmation of factual accuracy and a clear understanding of how the facts should be interpreted is essential.

Proactiveness and resilience, successful track records of completing projects and initiatives in a timely manner.

Be able to advise the business on possible control solutions.

Previous internal audit experience is desirable to demonstrate a track record of effective internal audit.

Challenges

The broad range of business areas subject to internal audit.

Tight timelines for the delivery of internal audit assignments, and managing conflicting priorities.

Challenge from AD Management and Line Management and the ability to successfully articulate issues identified.

The need to manage different groups of ADIA staff assigned to each audit assignment.

CompetenciesCustomer FocusDriving ChangeDriving ResultsEmbraces DiversityEnterprise LeadershipJudgement and Decision-MakingRisk ManagementStrategic and VisionaryTrust and IntegrityWhat we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self, so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-being and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members' perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work-life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.As an employee, you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive paid leave days

Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance

Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services

Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities

Ambitious remuneration package

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