Internal Audit Associate

Internal Audit Associate

Location: Warsaw hybrid model

We are supporting an international financial services organization in the recruitment of an Internal Audit Associateto join their global Internal Audit function. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders to assess and strengthen compliance and operational control frameworks across a dynamic and complex business environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating internal controls identifying risks and supporting the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes across compliance and operational functions. This role provides excellent exposure to global stakeholders regulatory frameworks and a wide range of financial services activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based audits across compliance and operations assessing the effectiveness of internal control frameworks and regulatory programs.
• Evaluate compliance monitoring functions including AML/BSA programs surveillance and licensing frameworks.
• Review operational processes such as client onboarding settlement and trade processing to ensure efficiency and control adequacy.
• Identify control gaps risks and inefficiencies providing actionable recommendations to improve processes and mitigate risk.
• Prepare detailed audit reports summarising findings risk exposure and recommended improvements.
• Support the development and execution of the annual audit plan based on risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal audit teams (including IT Audit and Risk) to ensure a comprehensive audit approach.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders across Compliance Operations and Business teams.
• Participate in regulatory reviews advisory projects and special audit engagements as required.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance audit testing and identify emerging risk trends.

Candidate Profile Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in internal audit compliance or operational risk within financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations particularly AML/BSA and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle client onboarding and operational risk environments.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g. COSO) and regulatory reporting processes.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CIA CAMS CFE or CPA are advantageous.
• Experience within a global financial institution broker-dealer or Big 4 environment preferred.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks is a plus.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics Law or a related field.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build their career in compliance and internal audit within a global financial services organization. You will gain exposure to complex regulatory frameworks and work closely with international teams across the business.