Internal Auditor

Role Overview

• Conduct internal audits as required by local and global regulators, testing the design and operational effectiveness of the Compliance and Corporate Governance controls.
• Assist the Senior Internal Audit Manager with ad hoc audits as and when required.
• Maintain robust internal audit methodology including audit documentation with clear terms of reference, working papers and reports.
• Escalate findings of the audits to key senior stakeholders with recommendations to remediate agreed actions.
• Maintain a system to monitor and track the agreed remedial actions, ensuring any control gaps are remediated in a timely manner.
• Conduct on an ongoing basis, a sample of file reviews of matters opened across all offices. The Internal Auditor will be responsible for testing compliance with on policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in reporting findings of the file reviews to the relevant Money Laundering Reporting Officers and Chief Risk & Compliance Officer.
• Provide recommendations on improvements on Compliance policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the role, including the performance of duties outside working hours when required and work in a flexible manner.

Requirements

• Graduate with at least 3 years' experience in an international compliance function role with a focus on Compliance and financial crime; preferably in a law firm, professional services or financial services environment.
• Internal Audit experience and relevant qualifications are highly desirable.
• Previous experience of regulatory regimes in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, BVI, UAE, Hong Kong and UK are highly desirable.
• Previous experience of Corporate Governance frameworks is desirable.
• Practical knowledge and experience of applying a risk based approach to Compliance.
• Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high-risk categories; understanding of complex corporate structures and SPV's.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with senior stakeholders and external regulators.
• Strong research and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong observation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and respond promptly to internal and external deadlines.
• Able to prioritise competing demands; excellent time management and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Graduate with at least 3 years' experience in an international compliance function role with a focus on Compliance and financial crime; preferably in a law firm, professional services or financial services environment.
• Internal Audit experience and relevant qualifications are highly desirable.
• Previous experience of regulatory regimes in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, BVI, UAE, Hong Kong and UK are highly desirable.
• Previous experience of Corporate Governance frameworks is desirable.
• Practical knowledge and experience of applying a risk based approach to Compliance.
• Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high-risk categories; understanding of complex corporate structures and SPV's.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with senior stakeholders and external regulators.
• Strong research and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong observation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and respond promptly to internal and external deadlines.
• Able to prioritise competing demands; excellent time management and organisational skills.