Audit Manager – Economic Crime and Operational Risk | S3 | Audit

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Audit Manager in Economic Crime and Operational Risk. This permanent role in Milton Keynes offers a hybrid working pattern, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You will lead independent audits, mentor your team, and engage with key stakeholders to enhance risk management practices. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, this organization values your contributions and supports your growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a range of benefits that ensure your well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Pension contribution

Holiday entitlement

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Healthcare benefits

Life protection

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as an audit manager in Financial Services.
• In-depth knowledge of Economic Crime controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits across various operations including HR and Procurement.
• Mentor team members and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Audit Management

Economic Crime Controls

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

Audit Manager – Economic Crime and Operational Risk | S3 | Audit, Milton Keynes

Client: [Client details not provided]

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d03eddceef77

Job Views: 4

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Join our Economic Crime and Operational Risk Audit Team as an Audit Manager. You will conduct independent audits across various areas including Branch and Back-Office Operations, HR, Procurement, and Economic Crime such as Sanctions, Due Diligence, and Transaction Monitoring. Your role involves delivering the audit plan, leading fieldwork, testing, assessments, and presenting findings and recommendations. You will mentor team members, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to reports and senior management reporting.

The difference you’ll make:

1. Leading audit and assurance activities, assessing risk management, and suggesting improvements.
2. Supporting ongoing business monitoring, risk assessments, and audit planning.
3. Providing coaching and support to colleagues during audits.
4. Building relationships across the organization and with key stakeholders.
5. Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, policies, and frameworks.
6. Sharing best practices and contributing to team effectiveness.

What you’ll bring:

Essential requirements include previous experience as an audit manager within Financial Services, in-depth knowledge of Economic Crime controls, understanding of risk and control frameworks, and experience managing audit reviews and supporting senior management.

It would also be nice for you to have:

• Knowledge of the financial industry’s regulatory framework related to AML, Sanctions, and Corruption.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy, excellent communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Additional Information:

This is a permanent role based in Milton Keynes with a hybrid working pattern. We encourage applicants to consider their commuting distance and discuss flexible working options during the recruitment process. We welcome applications for part-time or job-share arrangements.

Inclusion:

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports all colleagues to succeed, living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

Rewards:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Company contribution to pension up to a specified percentage.
• Holiday entitlement, with options to purchase additional days.
• Car allowance, private medical insurance, healthcare benefits, and life protection.
• Share plans and employee discounts on Santander products.

Next Steps:

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