Assistant Vice President – Financial Crime Internal Audit
Location: London
Department: Internal Audit / Global Financial Crimes Audit
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join a Financial Crime Internal Audit function for a financial services client in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering internal audit engagements focused on AML, sanctions, KYC, fraud, bribery and corruption.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, execute and report on financial crime audits in line with the annual audit plan.
* Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls across AML, sanctions, KYC/CDD, fraud, and bribery & corruption.
* Conduct systems and process reviews, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and customer due diligence.
* Apply data analytics to test and evaluate control effectiveness.
* Provide practical recommendations to management, and follow up on remediation activities.
* Keep abreast of regulatory developments and emerging financial crime risks.
* Engage with senior stakeholders across the business, Compliance, Risk and Legal.
Candidate Profile
* 5–8 years' experience in internal audit, financial crime compliance, or risk/control roles.
* Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, KYC/CDD, fraud and bribery & corruption regulations.
* Familiarity with UK, EU and US financial crime regulatory frameworks.
* Strong data analysis skills (Excel, SQL or equivalent).
* Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
* Relevant professional qualifications desirable (e.g. CAMS, ICA Diploma, CIA, ACCA/ACA).
Paying up to £85k