Internal Audit Manager in GIA: Financial Crime Prevention

Job ID: 23952 

We are looking for a person who will join us as an Internal Audit Manager and has experience with financial crime prevention including Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Sanctions Screening, Financial Crime Policies and Procedures. This is an opportunity for you to be part of a great and skilled team focusing on auditing of Group Financial Crime Prevention areas as well as gaining experience in various internal audit initiatives in Nordea. 

At Nordea, we’re committed to being a partner our customers and society can count on. Compliance and integrity go hand in hand. Joining us means you’ll have an impact on how we do banking – today and tomorrow. So bring your ideas, skills and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, grow and make your mark on something bigger

About this opportunity
 

Group Internal Audit (GIA) is an independent function, supporting the Nordea Group Board and Group Executive Management in protecting the assests, reputation and sustainability of the largest bank in the Nordics. Your main role in Financial Crime Prevention audit team will be to perform audits to assess Nordea’s governance, risk management and control processes in the Group Financial Crime Prevention in Nordea and contribute to the delivery of GIA’s project portfolio.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and execute audit projects, and follow up on previous audit findings in accordance with GIA's methodology, as a project leader or a project team member
• Deploy and mature data analytical- and technology audit capabilities in audit work
• Drive continuous monitoring activities to support risk assessment and annual audit planning, and share knowledge within your area of responsibility 
• Build and maintain a network of relevant stakeholders within Nordea
• Contribute to the team´s success by providing coaching and feedback to team members
• Work with GIA colleagues across teams and countries in a truly global network.

You will be reporting to the Head of Audit for Financial Crime Prevention. The role will not entail responsibility for managing staff.

The role can be based in Helsinki; Copenhagen; Gdynia; Oslo; Stockholm; Warszawa; Łódź. We are following a hybrid working model as we strongly believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us. 

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Are proactive and have a structured way of working with an analytical mindset and a “can do” attitude
• Have a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Have a critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Have strong collaborative skills and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Are a flexible team player who is able to work both independently and in cooperation with others
• Have the drive to achieve high quality deliveries.

Your experience and background:

• At least five years or more of experience from working with Financial Crime Prevention
• Strong data analytics skills
• Experience from project management
• Experience in internal or external audit, or from a second line of defence control function would be an asset but is not a prerequisite
• University degree in Economics, Finance, Law or related fields
• Fluency in written and spoken English and preferably (but not obligatory) one of the Nordic languages
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), and/or a professional qualification relevant to Anti-Money Laundering or commitment to obtain one.

If this sounds like you, get in touch! 
 

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 12/05/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Anne-Mari Juutinen, Head of GIA: Financial Crime Prevention or Robert Wójcik, Senior Internal Audit Manager.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

If you are an external consultant interested in this role and wish to apply please contact the hiring people leader for separate instruction on how to apply.

Only for candidates in Finland: A security clearance will be performed for the person selected for this position.

Only for candidates in Sweden: For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.

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