Audit Manager – Financial Crime (Banking)

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Audit Manager - Financial Crime to join their Dublin-based team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime, including fraud, money laundering, sanctions evasion, bribery, and corruption.

You will be at the forefront of internal audit activities within a dedicated Centre of Excellence, working alongside knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance.

What you'll do:

As the Audit Manager for Financial Crime based in Dublin, you will play an integral part in protecting the organisation from evolving threats by overseeing critical internal audits focused on high-risk areas.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include the following:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and review regulatory compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to legal requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk management, and legal teams to recommend improvements that strengthen the organisation’s defences against financial crime risks.
• Support the development and implementation of audit programmes by contributing insights during planning activities and assisting with process enhancements.
• Participate in audit engagements across various functional areas, ensuring audits are conducted efficiently and in line with established standards and timelines.
• Lead the preparation of key audit documentation including Audit Planning Memoranda (APM), Process Risk and Control Matrices (pRCM), findings grids, and detailed audit reports.
• Oversee or execute follow-up actions on findings arising from internal audits or regulatory reviews in accordance with policy requirements.
• Manage ongoing communications with stakeholders including senior management and external auditors to ensure transparency throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and implementation of solutions for audit initiatives while supporting operational efficiency improvements across departments.
• Provide thought leadership by facilitating discussions with executive audiences on emerging trends, identifying issues or opportunities for action, and advising on best practices.

What you bring:

To excel as an Audit Manager Financial Crime, you will bring extensive experience from roles focused on internal auditing or financial crime prevention within complex organisations.

Your background should include:

• Undergraduate degree and professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CGSS (Certified Global Sanctions Specialist), CAFS (Certified Anti-Financial Crime Specialist) or regional equivalents are highly desirable.
• A track record of experience in auditing or financial crime risk management within regulated industries.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial crimes regulations including AML (Anti-Money Laundering), ATF (Anti-Terrorist Financing), sanctions frameworks, FATF recommendations, insider risk management, fraud prevention strategies, anti-bribery/anti-corruption measures.
• Proficiency in conducting audits using advanced monitoring/testing techniques as well as quality assurance/control processes within large-scale environments.
• Exceptional communication skills enabling you to write clear audit findings/reports while engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels—including senior executives—and external parties such as regulators or auditors.
• Project management skills allowing you to manage competing priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Experience leveraging data analytics tools or emerging technologies like artificial intelligence/machine learning within audit functions is advantageous but not essential.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in financial crime auditing to the next level within a supportive global environment, please contact Suzanne Feeney for a confidential conversation.

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