Senior Internal Audit Manager

Overview of role

This is an opportunity for an experienced auditor, with management experience, to join the firm's expanding Internal Audit function. The role will lead and manage the Internal Audit function, which operates as the third line of defence to monitor the design adequacy and operational effectiveness of the Firm's Compliance and Corporate Governance controls. The team is expanding in size and remit, and the Senior Internal Audit Manager will play a key role in shaping the firm's audit strategy and framework.

The Firm operates under multiple regulatory regimes and the role will therefore require knowledge of the applicable regulatory regimes and professional obligations 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

• Lead the Internal Audit function.
• Supervise the work of the Team Leader and Internal Auditors, and be a first point of contact for their queries.
• Work with the Head of In-House Legal to develop and implement new methodologies for auditing corporate governance structures, including audit documentation with clear terms of reference, working papers and reports.
• Maintain robust internal audit methodology including audit documentation with clear terms of reference, working papers and reports.
• Escalate findings of the audits to senior stakeholders in the business, with recommendations to remediate agreed actions.
• Oversee the system to monitor and track the agreed remedial actions, ensuring any control gaps are remediated in a timely manner.
• Provide recommendations on improvements to the Firm's policies and procedures and deliver training to remediate any gaps.
• Present findings and remediation plans to the relevant boards and committees.
• 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

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate with experience in an international compliance function role with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering and other financial crime; preferably in a law firm environment or alternatively in the financial services sector.
• Previous audit experience required.
• Previous management experience required.
• Previous experience of auditing 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.  

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• 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

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