AML/Financial Crime Auditor
- Recruiter
- Northern Trust
- Location
- London, UK; Limerick, Ireland
- Salary
- Unspecified
- Posted
- 11 Nov 2024
- Closes
- 11 Dec 2024
- Ref
- R130349
- Job role
- Audit, Compliance/risk, Forensic accountant
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an Auditor within our AML/financial crime audit team. This is a great chance to join a diverse team at a time of expansion. The role will support internal audit activity across Northern Trust's global footprint, three global lines of business (Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Asset Servicing), and all AML/financial crime program components. The role is based in the UK or Ireland with hybrid working arrangements on offer.
Responsibilities
As an AML/financial crime auditor, you will;
- Act as subject matter expert of BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance related risks and have a solid understanding of systems and controls to manage these within large financial institutions
- Support the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of AML/financial crime audits
- Identify and assess AML/financial crime risks and controls in the context of the firm’s business activities
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of systems, processes, and controls, and provide recommendations for improvement
- Assess adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies and standards
- Test/validate audit findings have been fully remediated upon closure
- Ensure documentation supporting control testing is maintained to a high standard in accordance with internal audit methodology
- Write clear and impactful reports communicating observations, risks, recommendations and agreed management actions arising from audit work
- Present status updates on audit activity or other topics to management
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the three lines of defence as part of audit engagements and on an ongoing basis
- Keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practice
Required Skills
- Solid understanding of AML/financial crime regulations, and risks/controls within large financial institutions
- Ability to evaluate AML/financial crime risks and control effectiveness in the context of the firm’s business activities
- Track record of audit or assurance testing experience (preferable) in areas related to AML/CTF, economic sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud risk management
- Industry recognised professional certifications preferable (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us.
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.