Internal Auditor - Compliance and Legal - Strategy and Transformation

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: One of our leading financial services client is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join the Compliance & Legal Internal Audit team, with a focus on Strategy and Transformation compliance projects. In this role, you will conduct independent audits of the firm’s front to back compliance processes and asses this against regulatory bodies such as the Federal Reserve. You will perform detailed testing and walkthroughs of core compliance processes, such as transaction monitoring, Know Your Customer (KYC), and sanctions screening, while identifying gaps and recommending enhancements. This position requires close collaboration with stakeholders across compliance, legal, risk, and business functions to assess adherence to regulatory obligations and control standards. You will prepare comprehensive audit reports, deliver clear and concise findings to senior management, and ensure the firm remains aligned with global regulatory expectations. Staying informed on evolving financial crime risks and regulatory developments will also be key to succeeding in this role.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS: • Extensive years of audit experience, ideally internal audit, within global financial institutions. • Strong background in risk identification, assessment, and evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness. • Deep understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory expectations, and governance best practices in financial services. • Demonstrated experience in internal audit methodology, with the ability to lead audit engagements from planning to reporting. • Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulatory requirements, guidance, and best practices. PLEASE NOTE this role requires 5 days onsite in central London and is on a rolling contract basis (Inside IR35)