About the Role
The Audit Manager in the AML and Financial Crime Audit Services Team is responsible for project management and end-to-end delivery of audit engagements. This role focuses on customer due diligence, sanctions, governance, and transaction monitoring, offering exposure to global business operations and senior management.
Responsibilities
- Lead audit project teams and ensure objectives and timeframes are met according to department policies.
- Maintain knowledge of business risks, controls, processes, relevant laws, and regulatory rules.
- Design and execute testing approaches and ensure clear, concise work paper documentation.
- Identify efficiency opportunities through data analytics and collaborate with global team members.
- Communicate audit status proactively and lead discussions with stakeholders regarding identified risks.
- Compile findings and recommendations for status updates, memos, and audit reports.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the audit department and with business stakeholders.
Requirements
- Proven assurance experience in internal audit, external audit, monitoring, or testing within a financial institution or consulting environment.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.
- Ability to work independently, lead end-to-end audit projects, and multitask.
- Ability to adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work and deliver to tight deadlines.
Skills
- AML
- Economic sanctions
- Internal or external fraud
- Data analytics
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Teammate audit workpaper application
Location
- London, United Kingdom
Work Type
- Hybrid
Education Level
- Formal AML, economic sanctions, or fraud certifications (e.g., ACAMS, CFE) preferred
Benefits
- Flexible and collaborative work culture
- Career mobility opportunities
- Inclusive workplace
About the Company
- Global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services.
- Founded in 1889 with over 135 years of financial experience.
- Operates with over 24,000 partners globally.
- Guided by principles of Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
Equal Opportunity
- Northern Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
- Employment decisions are made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with applicable laws and codes of practice.
