Standard Chartered · 3 hours ago
AML Audit Manager
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expStandard Chartered is an international bank that has been making a positive difference for over 170 years. They are seeking an AML Audit Manager to join their Internal Audit team in New York, responsible for overseeing audits related to the US Financial Crime Compliance Program and ensuring effective risk management and compliance with internal standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
To act as a Team Member on assigned audit work involving the US Financial Crime Compliance Program
To ensure that assigned audit work is executed in an efficient and effective manner, within the given budget and timelines, and in line with GIA methodology standards
To clearly identify and articulate the risks and impact of issues during issue writing, agreeing these issues with management and obtaining quality management action plans to mitigate the risks raised
To support department wide exercises such as annual planning, risk assessment and training
To support GIA audit teams by providing product/country knowledge and expertise for their audits relating to the individual’s area of responsibility;To provide ongoing continuous monitoring support to Heads of Audit (HOAs) and Senior Audit Managers (SAMs) in respect of the business and raise issues and observations outside of formal audit work to expedite rectification of control weaknesses
To attend formal committees and Group meetings on behalf of HOAs and SAMs, as required, e.g. Governance Committees and Country Non-Financial Risk Committees
The individual will support the HOA in their role as the GIA portfolio/country subject matter expert, depending on the skills of the individual
Issue validation: all audit issue action plans agreed during audit fieldwork should be tracked through to completion in accordance with methodology requirements
Assist the HOA to effectively manage the cost of assigned audits within the allocated budget for audit engagements; and
Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and optimal productivity of assigned audit engagements
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the management of business units which fall under risk assessment responsibility
To act as a Team Member on assigned audit work involving the US Financial Crime Compliance Program. This will entail the detailed production of various deliverables throughout the established phases of audit execution, including, but not limited to control testing documentation, issue and action plan drafts for GIA management review
Ensure that audit deliverables meet quality standards and timelines in line with the GIA methodology
Draft and submit inputs to the audit scope proposed by the Audit Lead
Assist in the drafting of the audit report in the GIA report review process; and
Track the implementation/delivery of the agreed issues and action plans for the audits assigned, understanding the key risks arising, provide advice on resolution of issues to auditees/action plan owners and escalate audit findings that remain unresolved
Demonstrate proactivity and positive engagement during team sessions
Influence change within the department by highlighting potential enhancements
Identify growth areas at the start of each audit, and discuss with the Audit Lead on how best to work on them during the work
Identify and successfully complete key internal training for self-development; and
Support the HOA to proactively spot talent for GIA
Support the HOA and SAMs to update the relevant assigned risk assessments on a regular basis to ensure that changes in risk profiles are identified in a timely manner, proposing changes to the assigned audit plan to the HOA, as appropriate
Be prepared to raise issues/concerns outside the normal audit process
At the request of the HOA or SAM, attend relevant meetings (e.g. Management Groups and Committees) to keep up-to-date on key business matters and provide the right challenge to ensure risks are appropriately identified, discussed and timely remediation plans are put in place; and review MI and reports regularly to keep up-to-date with key trends within the business
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years overall experience as an auditor, with at least 2 years of AML experience
Experience working in a Foreign Banking Organization preferable
Effective collaborative skills that contribute to positive working relationships with counterparts in Group Internal Audit and the business
In-depth understanding of correspondent banking, enterprise risk management, investment and/or wholesale banking regulations, the associated US regulatory requirements/expectations and relevant control activities
Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with ability to clearly explain controls to be tested and risks identified to audit and business management
Confident and courageous to raise and escalate ideas or concerns in a professional and timely manner
Proactive, self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision
Ability to work within a global team
Preferred
CAMS certification preferred
Other Professional Certifications helpful: i.e. CIA, CPA, CFE, CRCM
Benefits
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits.
A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
A best in class 401k plan with up to 8% employer match, robust medical plan coverage with employer funded Health Savings Accounts, inclusive family building benefits, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements for many of our positions subject to role specific considerations.
Company
Standard Chartered
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets.
10001+ employees
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