Internal Audit Associate

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

We are supporting an international financial services organization in the recruitment of an Internal Audit Associate to join their global Internal Audit function. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders to assess and strengthen compliance and operational control frameworks across a dynamic and complex business environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and supporting the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes across compliance and operational functions. This role provides excellent exposure to global stakeholders, regulatory frameworks, and a wide range of financial services activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based audits across compliance and operations, assessing the effectiveness of internal control frameworks and regulatory programs.
• Evaluate compliance monitoring functions, including AML/BSA programs, surveillance, and licensing frameworks.
• Review operational processes such as client onboarding, settlement, and trade processing to ensure efficiency and control adequacy.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and inefficiencies, providing actionable recommendations to improve processes and mitigate risk.
• Prepare detailed audit reports summarising findings, risk exposure, and recommended improvements.
• Support the development and execution of the annual audit plan based on risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal audit teams (including IT Audit and Risk) to ensure a comprehensive audit approach.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, and Business teams.
• Participate in regulatory reviews, advisory projects, and special audit engagements as required.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance audit testing and identify emerging risk trends.

Candidate Profile, Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or operational risk within financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations, particularly AML/BSA and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle, client onboarding, and operational risk environments.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO) and regulatory reporting processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CAMS, CFE, or CPA are advantageous.
• Experience within a global financial institution, broker-dealer, or Big 4 environment preferred.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, or a related field.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build their career in compliance and internal audit within a global financial services organization. You will gain exposure to complex regulatory frameworks and work closely with international teams across the business.