Junior Internal Auditor - Financial Crime

We are seeking a Junior Auditor who has an understanding of Financial Crime, who has experience within financial services firms including banks and electronic money institutions (EMIs) in the UK. Must have experience in testing the design and operational effectiveness of financial crime controls. Job Title: Junior Internal Auditor - Financial Crime Job Type: Full-time Contract: Type: Ad-Hoc Location: Hybrid and remote roles Contract Term: This will be on project basis and you will be paid a daily rate. You will be supporting our clients on their respective audit needs and may, at times, be working alongside Eversheds’ lawyers. Job Description: We are looking for a Junior Auditor with Financial Crime Experience to assist us with financial crime audits of our clients’ AML programmes . The ideal candidate will have experience in auditing financial services firms, gained from working within an Internal Audit/ Risk function or as a Consultant. The candidate should have a good understanding of financial crime risks and controls, and be able to assist with identifying and assessing financial crime risks in the context of the firm’s business activities. The candidate should also have experience of walkthrough testing, performing stakeholder interviews and documenting results. Responsibilities:

• Participation in all aspects of audit execution including planning and fieldwork.
• Assisting the Senior Auditor to identify and assess financial crime risks and controls in the context of the firm’s business activities.
• Performing walkthroughs, conducting interviews and evaluating data to assess the effectiveness of financial crime controls and reporting findings.
• Evidencing and documenting the design and operational effectiveness testing of in scope controls.
• Draft audit report writing.
• Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution.

• Approximately 1 to 2 years+ of prior experience in auditing financial crime controls.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and applicable guidance (MLRs, JMLSG, FCA Handbook) and industry best practices.
• Good understanding of financial crime risks and controls.
• Report writing experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Holding or working towards a professional certification such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is desirable.