EMEA AML Internal Auditor – Senior Associate, Paris
On-site · Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job Summary
Senior Associate, EMEA AML Internal Auditor based in Paris. You will execute audit engagements within the EMEA AML team, lead engagements, and assess 2nd line of defence AML controls across transaction monitoring, AML investigations, SAR filing, sanctions compliance, and MLRO processes. The role involves coordinating with global Audit colleagues, identifying control issues, and developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls. Requires experience in financial crime compliance (AML/KYC), knowledge of regulatory requirements across the UK, EU, MEA, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to management and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Experience of internal or external auditing methodology or similar functions such as compliance monitoring and testing or controls management
- Knowledge and experience of financial crime processes, risks and controls (AML/KYC)
- Strong understanding of financial crime regulatory and customer due diligence requirements across jurisdictions such as the UK, EU, Middle East and Africa
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of key controls for a given set of risks
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
- Strong analytical skills with thorough attention to detail
- AML financial crime compliance experience (preferred)
- ACAMs / ICA Diploma or other AML certification (or willing to pursue)
- ACA, ACCA, CIA certifications or other relevant qualification (preferred)
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