Internal Auditor

Overview of role

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

The Firm operates under multiple regulatory regimes and the role will therefore require knowledge of the applicable regulatory regimes covered by the global team.  Full training will be provided but the successful applicant will be expected to supplement this with independent reading of the regulations and remain up to date on regulatory changes.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Conduct internal audits as required by local and global regulators, testing the design and operational effectiveness of the firm's Compliance and Corporate Governance controls.
• Assist the Senior Internal Audit Manager with ad hoc audits as and when required.
• Maintain robust internal audit methodology including audit documentation with clear terms of reference, working papers and reports.
• Escalate findings of the audits to key senior stakeholders with recommendations to remediate agreed actions.
• Maintain a system to monitor and track the agreed remedial actions, ensuring any control gaps are remediated in a timely manner.
• Conduct on an ongoing basis, a sample of file reviews of matters opened across all offices. The Internal Auditor will be responsible for testing compliance with Walkers policies and regulatory requirements.
• Report findings of the file reviews to the relevant Money Laundering Reporting Officers and Chief Risk & Compliance Officer.
• Provide recommendations on improvements to the Firm's Compliance policies and procedures and deliver training to remediate any gaps.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the role, including the performance of duties outside working hours when required and work in a flexible manner.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Graduate with experience in an international compliance function role with a focus on Compliance and other financial crime; preferably in a law firm environment or alternatively in the financial services sector.
• Previous experience in the third line of defence desirable, but not required.
• Previous experience of Corporate Governance frameworks desired, but not required.
• Practical knowledge and experience of applying a risk based approach to Compliance.
• Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high-risk categories; understanding of complex corporate structures and SPV's.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with senior stakeholders and external regulators.
• Strong research and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong observation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Regulatory- focused and commercial aptitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and responsive to the expectations of internal and external deadlines.
• Able to prioritise competing demands; excellent time management and organisational skills.

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