Internal Audit Lead - Financial Crime
Core
Leading and delivering end-to-end audits across financial crime and compliance domains (AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud prevention, CDD/KYC/KYB) and conducting forensic reviews into suspected financial crime.
Role type
Senior Internal Audit Lead (Financial Crime & Compliance)
Builds
Independent audit engagements, forensic reviews, and continuous monitoring capabilities for financial crime prevention frameworks.
Domain
Banking / Fintech / Regulated Financial Services
Deliverable
Production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Financial crime compliance expertise, risk-based audit planning, data analytics (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau), regulatory horizon scanning, control gap identification, forensic investigation, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Forensic Accounting/Finance/Law, CAMS/CFE/CFF/CIA/CISA certifications, experience in high-growth environments
Technologies
SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver end-to-end audits across financial crime and compliance processes; Independently plan and execute audit engagements using a risk-based approach; Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of financial crime frameworks; Conduct deep-dive and thematic reviews across high-risk areas such as transaction monitoring and sanctions screening; Lead or support forensic reviews into suspected financial crime, fraud or control breaches; Apply advanced data analytics to identify anomalies, control weaknesses and emerging risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
