Senior AML Internal Audit Manager

Position: Senior AML Internal Audit Manager

Salary: Highly competitive

Location: Brussels (4 days in the office)

Audit & Risk Recruitment are delighted to work with a leading global fintech company that empowers businesses to trade and grow internationally. The focus of this role will be to work with key business stakeholders to recommend improvements on Financial Crime projects in progress and the overall Company approach to managing Financial Crime risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits with a strong focus on AML and financial crime risk areas.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the AML control framework, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Report findings and provide actionable recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure the audit function stays current.
• Collaborate with 2nd line compliance and 1st line business functions to support a strong control environment.
• Present audit results to senior leadership, audit committees, and regulators as needed.

Required:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with a strong track record in AML and financial crime compliance.
• At least 3 years of experience within Internal Audit (either in-house or from a Big 4 firm).
• Strong knowledge of EU AML regulations, including 6AMLD, and Belgian AML legislation.
• Fluent in English and French or Dutch (written and spoken).
• Holds a valid EU passport
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.