The Senior Audit Manager - Global Financial Crimes (EMEA) is responsible for leading and delivering financial crime audit engagements in alignment with the internal audit plan. This position requires a deep understanding of global financial crime risk management practices, regulatory frameworks, and banking operations. The incumbent will play a key role in driving the internal audit strategy, managing team members, and ensuring quality execution of audits across EMEA branches.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the Audit Director in managing the Global Financial Crimes portfolio, risk universe, audit planning, and execution.

- Own and manage a defined sub-portfolio, ensuring audit coverage aligns with key risks and regulatory expectations.

- Contribute to the dynamic management of the annual audit plan by assessing its ongoing relevance and proposing updates where necessary.

- Lead planning and delivery of audit engagements, identifying key risks, scoping appropriately, and ensuring timely, high-quality execution using Agile audit techniques.

- Deliver clear, accurate, and impactful audit reports that provide actionable insights for management.

- Evaluate core financial crime and fraud risks, test key controls, and assess their effectiveness in line with internal audit standards.

- Manage stakeholder relationships professionally to ensure smooth audit planning, delivery, and issue resolution.

- Support continuous monitoring activities across the EMEA region and supervise Audit Managers as needed.

- Provide expertise in AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and fraud controls, attending relevant internal and external forums as a subject matter expert.

- Oversee timely closure of audit findings and management action plans.

- Contribute to audit committee and governance reporting by providing concise, high-quality inputs and presentations.

- Coach, mentor, and manage junior team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

- Participate in strategic internal audit initiatives and process improvement projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

- 14 years+ of internal audit experience with a strong focus on financial crime compliance, preferably within global banking or financial services.

- In-depth understanding of financial crime regulations and risk management frameworks applicable across EMEA.

- Exposure to key business lines such as Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Transaction Banking, and Global Markets.

- Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, anti-fraud, and anti-bribery frameworks.

- Experience in Agile auditing methodologies and data analytics is preferred.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex audit findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk, or related discipline; CIA / CAMS / CFE certifications preferred.

Personal Attributes:

- Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability.

- Structured thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Calm and composed under pressure, with strong decision-making capability.

- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and motivate teams.

- High attention to detail, integrity, and a proactive, collaborative mindset