Job Description

The Head of Financial Crimes Audit will lead and oversee the internal audit function for financial crimes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and other financial crime-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual audit plan for financial crimes
• Advise senior management and the Board on financial crime-related risks
• Lead end-to-end audits covering AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, and fraud detection
• Assess the effectiveness of policies and controls
• Monitor compliance with global regulatory requirements
• Ensure that audits are conducted efficiently
• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of financial crimes audit professionals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Provide proactive insights into emerging financial crime risks
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive audit reports
• Track and validate the remediation of audit findings

Requirements

• 12+ years in internal audit, including leadership roles in Financial Crimes
• Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations
• Familiarity with data analytics and emerging audit technologies
• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams
• Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas
• ACAMS required
• CPA, CIA, or similar credentials are also preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Benefits

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