Internal Auditor (FinCrime)

About Revolut
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 45+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
About the role
Our Audit superstars are waiting for you!
This team is crucial to our business. They work closely with Risk and Compliance to create internal risk management and compliance processes, and to make sure they’re running efficiently. Together they form an unstoppable trio at the front line of evaluating whether the business is on a safe footing, working across functions and products to build the best possible infrastructure ✨
We are looking to hire a superstar Internal Auditor who specialises in Financial Crime and has the ability to support other financial services focused on regulatory audits
This will be a new role within our Internal Audit team and the successful candidate will have ownership for developing and executing a portfolio of internal audits primarily focused on FinCrime topics including but not limited to financial crime risk management, Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, ongoing due diligence and sanctions screening. You'll also have a unique opportunity to work across our other audit areas including financial services audit, operational risk and technology supporting both our UK business as well as our expanding global businesses.
Are you the one we need? We know you are, let’s chat!
What you’ll be doing
Working closely with our Head of Audit to develop and execute audit programs in accordance with internal audit policies, procedures, methodologies, regulatory requirements and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Seeking ways to make the best use of data as part of our audit process including to inform our understanding of risks, test controls and provide relevant insights to the business
Providing input and assist in the identification of relevant risks and regulatory requirements for incorporation as part of our audit scope and work programs
Interacting with staff to obtain an understanding of relevant risks, controls and processes
Assisting in communicating and discussing findings with business unit management
Assisting in developing audit reports which identify deficiencies and underlying root causes; provide recommendations to mitigate/address deficiencies while adding value to Revolut
Conducting research and successfully complete assigned training requirements necessary to maintain relevance
Working closely with business units at all levels to develop recommendations for audit findings, business process optimisation, internal control and compliance.
Conducting follow-up reviews of deficiencies noted during audits
Monitoring audit progress (against expected timelines, scope etc) and project manage to completion, escalating where required in a timely manner.
What you'll need
7+ years of professional experience in an audit related-role within a regulated financial services environment
A good understanding of the current regulatory environment, including EU Money Laundering Directives and the UK regulatory environment (FCA, UK Money Laundering Regulations, UK Bribery Act and JMLSG Guidance)
Interest in data and proficiency in both working with and interpreting data - ideally with practical experience with one of the following: SQL, SAS, Python, RACA or CIA
A desire and drive to learn, grow and have impact quickly as part of an expanding team
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Solid computer/technology skills
Great organisational and project management skills
Attention to detail
Nice to have
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on execution
Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.
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