Internal Auditor

This business is a leading international law and professional services organisation providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. With a presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, this business advises on the laws of multiple international jurisdictions.

Diversity is a core strength of this business, bringing together people from across the globe with a wide range of perspectives, languages and cultural backgrounds that reflect the international nature of its clients and work.

An opportunity has arisen for an Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit function, with a particular focus on Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime) and Corporate Governance. The role operates as the third line of defence, assessing the design adequacy and operational effectiveness of this business's policy frameworks, procedures and controls.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting internal audits as required by local and global regulators, with a focus on Compliance and Corporate Governance controls

• Supporting the Senior Internal Audit Manager with ad hoc audits as required

• Maintaining a robust internal audit methodology, including clear terms of reference, working papers and audit reports

• Escalating audit findings to senior stakeholders and making recommendations to remediate agreed actions

You will ideally have experience in an international function, with exposure to Compliance and financial crime, ideally within a law firm or the wider financial services sector.

You will bring:

• A practical, risk-based approach to compliance

• Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high-risk categories

• An understanding of complex corporate structures and SPVs

• Strong research, analytical and observation skills, with excellent attention to detail

• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and regulators

• Experience within a third line of defence environment or exposure to corporate governance frameworks