About Konexo and Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with 74 offices across 35 countries worldwide committed to delivering client service excellence. As a full service law practice, Eversheds Sutherland acts for many sectors across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the US providing legal advice to clients in each of its practice areas including Real Estate, Company Commercial, Employment, Labour and Pensions, Litigation and Dispute Management.
Konexo is an established alternative legal services division of Eversheds Sutherland, created to meet client demand for high quality, interim legal, HR and compliance professionals. Konexo Financial Services provides governance, risk, and compliance services, offering flexible resourcing, managed services, and advisory solutions to help organisations navigate regulatory obligations, operational challenges, and financial crime risks.
Job Title: Internal Auditor – Financial Crime (Junior-Level)
Location: UK – Hybrid and Remote Opportunities
Contract Type: Contract (Daily Rate, Project-Based)
Are you an early-career auditor with experience in financial crime? We’re hiring a Junior Internal Auditor – Financial Crime to support a variety of projects involving banks, EMIs, FinTechs, and other financial services clients.
This is a contract role, where you’ll work on a project basis, collaborating with experienced auditors and professionals across risk and compliance functions. You’ll be responsible for reviewing and testing the design and operational effectiveness of financial crime controls in line with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the full audit cycle, from planning through to fieldwork and reporting
• Assist in identifying and assessing financial crime risks and controls
• Conduct walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, and control testing
• Document audit findings clearly and professionally
• Support drafting of audit reports and follow up on remediation actions
What We’re Looking For
• 1–2 years’ experience auditing financial crime controls, either in-house or as a consultant
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks: MLRs, JMLSG, FCA Handbook
• Strong understanding of AML and wider financial crime risks and controls
• Skilled in control testing, report writing, and stakeholder communication
• Comfortable working independently and adapting to new systems quickly
• Progress towards certifications like CAMS, CFE, or CIA is a plus
Why Join Us
• Work on diverse projects involving a range of financial services firms
• Join a collaborative team with exposure to leading compliance professionals
• Competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements (hybrid or remote)
• Gain hands-on experience across a variety of audit assignments
If you're interested in applying, we’d love to see your CV.