Junior Internal Auditor - Financial Crime

Summary: The Junior Internal Auditor – Financial Crime role at Konexo, a division of Eversheds Sutherland, is designed for early-career auditors with a focus on financial crime. The position involves supporting various projects for financial services clients, including banks and FinTechs, by reviewing and testing financial crime controls. This contract role offers hybrid and remote working opportunities, allowing collaboration with experienced professionals in risk and compliance. Candidates will engage in the full audit cycle, contributing to the identification and assessment of financial crime risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the full audit cycle, from planning through to fieldwork and reporting
• Assist in identifying and assessing financial crime risks and controls
• Conduct walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, and control testing
• Document audit findings clearly and professionally
• Support drafting of audit reports and follow up on remediation actions

Key Skills:

• 1–2 years’ experience auditing financial crime controls, either in-house or as a consultant
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks: MLRs, JMLSG, FCA Handbook
• Strong understanding of AML and wider financial crime risks and controls
• Skilled in control testing, report writing, and stakeholder communication
• Comfortable working independently and adapting to new systems quickly
• Progress towards certifications like CAMS, CFE, or CIA is a plus

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: Other