This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Financial Crimes and Core Compliance - Internal Audit AVP based in India.

This is a senior internal audit opportunity focused on financial crimes and core compliance within a complex financial services environment. The role provides independent, objective assurance over governance, risk management, and control processes. You will monitor remediation activities, validate completed issues, and contribute to end-to-end compliance audits. The position involves close collaboration with business stakeholders, audit teams, and senior management across the organization. You will apply professional skepticism, analytical thinking, and regulatory expertise to identify risks and provide practical recommendations. The role also offers opportunities to leverage AI and data analytics to enhance audit testing and improve efficiency. This is a hybrid position based in Bengaluru, with defined evening shift timings.

• Monitor remediation of assigned financial crimes compliance and core compliance issues, validate completed remediation, and ensure outstanding actions are appropriately followed up.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead internal audits covering financial crime, compliance, risk management, and related control processes.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls in accordance with established audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Contribute to the complete audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare clear, detailed, and concise audit workpapers that support review and reperformance, while ensuring timely completion and adherence to methodology.
• Lead meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to understand processes, communicate audit progress, discuss concerns, and resolve issues effectively.
• Build productive relationships with colleagues and business partners while maintaining independence, professional judgment, integrity, and a high standard of performance.
• Apply professional skepticism, critical thinking, and sound judgment when assessing complex regulatory, compliance, and risk matters.
• Provide practical, risk-focused recommendations and contribute to continuous improvement of audit and departmental processes.
• Leverage AI and data analytics tools for activities such as data analysis, anomaly detection, and draft documentation, while considering appropriate governance and associated risks.
• Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and a commitment to developing individual capability and enhancing overall team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related business discipline from an accredited institution; an equivalent combination of relevant experience may also be considered.
• At least 8 years of experience in internal audit or an equivalent role within financial services, banking, related markets, or regulatory environments.
• Strong experience or knowledge in financial crimes compliance, core compliance, banking, risk management, and issues validation.
• Audit-related certification such as CIA or CPA is preferred, or a willingness to pursue an appropriate certification.
• CAMS certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of audit practices, regulatory requirements, control assessment, and financial crime compliance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and management at different levels.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and deliver practical recommendations within complex regulatory and risk environments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities and deliver quality work within established timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Working knowledge of AI and data analytics tools, with the ability to apply them to audit activities while understanding relevant risks and governance considerations.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and accountable approach, with the confidence to demonstrate professional skepticism and exercise independent judgment.

Benefits

• Work-from-home flexibility according to the assigned schedule.
• Evening shift options aligned to business requirements, including approximately 12:30 PM–9:30 PM from office or 1:30 PM–10:30 PM from home
• Opportunity to work in a global financial services environment with exposure to complex financial crime, compliance, risk, and internal audit activities.
• Career development opportunities supported by a culture focused on learning, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Opportunity to work with emerging AI and data analytics technologies in modern audit practices.
• An inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, collaboration, professional integrity, and employee development.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit, skills, experience, and organizational fit.

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