Global Internal Audit Associate: Compliance & Controls

Korn Ferry; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry, a leading global talent and advisory firm, is supporting an international financial services organization in recruiting an Internal Audit Associate to join their global Internal Audit function. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to strengthen compliance and operational controls across a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will conduct risk-based audits, evaluate AML/BSA programs, review client onboarding and trade processing, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or operational risk within financial services.
• Strong understanding of AML/BSA and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle, onboarding, and operational risk environments.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (COSO) and regulatory reporting processes.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based audits across compliance and operations, assessing internal control frameworks.
• Evaluate AML/BSA programs, surveillance, and licensing frameworks.
• Review client onboarding, settlement, and trade processing for efficiency and controls.
• Identify control gaps and risks, providing actionable improvements.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, risk exposure and recommendations.
• Support development and execution of the annual audit plan based on risk.
• Collaborate with IT Audit and Risk teams for a comprehensive approach.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders across Compliance, Operations and Business teams.
• Participate in regulatory reviews, advisory projects and special engagements.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance audit testing and identify risk trends.

Skills

Internal audit

Regulatory knowledge

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, or related field

Tools

GRC systems

COSO

Job description

Korn Ferry, a leading global talent and advisory firm, is supporting an international financial services organization in recruiting an Internal Audit Associate to join their global Internal Audit function. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to strengthen compliance and operational controls across a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will conduct risk-based audits, evaluate AML/BSA programs, review client onboarding and trade processing, and collaborate