Internal Audit jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Central London
Salary: £27,500 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Senior Associate to join our Corporate Services team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, compliance‑focused environment within a leading global banking institution, supporting a broad range of corporate clients.

Based in our Central London office, you will play a key role in managing corporate account services, including payments, KYC reviews, account openings, and fixed deposit renewals. You will be working closely with internal departments such as Compliance, Treasury, Operations, and senior management to ensure seamless service delivery and regulatory compliance.

• Handle day-to-day queries from corporate clients, including cheque book requisitions and payment‑related queries

• Manage the onboarding and periodic review of corporate and correspondent banking relationships

• Ensure timely scanning and processing of account opening and maintenance requests

• Create and renew fixed deposits for corporate clients

• Liaise with Compliance to resolve issues related to high‑risk jurisdictions and overdue KYC profiles

• Prepare analysis notes for new and existing client reviews

• Support team members and management with email handling, document processing, and ad‑hoc requests

• Maintain accurate records and databases for all corporate relationships

• Uphold internal and external compliance standards, including those set by the FCA, PRA, RBI, and internal policies

• Minimum 1 year of experience in banking or financial services, preferably in retail or wholesale operations

• Strong understanding of compliance and risk management, especially in relation to KYC and AML practices

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in finance or a related field

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams

• Prior exposure to handling high‑risk or international client accounts

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks from the FCA, PRA, and/or RBI

• Internal audit knowledge or qualifications would be advantageous

• Work at the heart of global banking operations

• Be part of a collaborative and dynamic corporate services team

• Gain exposure to high‑value corporate relationships and compliance processes

• Central London location with accessible transport links

Apply now to take the next step in your corporate banking career.