Lead Internal Auditor - Financial Crime

About Konexo and Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with 74 offices across 35 countries worldwide committed to delivering client service excellence.

As a full service law practice, Eversheds Sutherland acts for many sectors across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the US providing legal advice to clients in each of its practice areas including Real Estate, Company Commercial, Employment, Labour and Pensions, Litigation and Dispute Management.

Konexo is an established alternative legal services division of Eversheds Sutherland, created to meet client demand for high quality, interim legal, HR and compliance professionals.

Konexo Financial Services provides governance, risk, and compliance services, offering flexible resourcing, managed services, and advisory solutions to help organisations navigate regulatory obligations, operational challenges, and financial crime risks.

Job Title: Internal Auditor – Financial Crime (Lead)

Location: UK – Hybrid and Remote Opportunities

Contract Type: Contract (Daily Rate, Project-Based)

We are looking for an experienced Lead Internal Auditor – Financial Crime to support audit projects across a range of financial services clients, including banks, electronic money institutions (EMIs), and FinTechs.

This is a contract role, offered on a project basis, where you will lead the design and execution of audit programmes to assess the design and operational effectiveness of financial crime controls. You may also work alongside legal professionals and advisory specialists, bringing your audit expertise to the forefront of client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute audit programmes to assess financial crime controls and recommend improvements
• Identify financial crime risks and assess controls within the context of a firm's business model and operations
• Lead and manage a team of junior auditors, ensuring quality and consistency of work
• Leverage data analytics and technology to drive audit efficiency and performance improvements
• Present findings and insights to senior stakeholders and Board-level committees
• Ensure timely delivery and professional execution of multi-jurisdictional audit engagements

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years’ experience auditing financial crime controls in financial services firms, including banks and EMIs
• Deep knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (MLRs, JMLSG, FCA Handbook) and industry best practice
• Strong understanding of financial crime risk across different financial services models
• Proven experience leading audit teams and managing stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with data-driven auditing and technology-led efficiency gains
• Holding a relevant professional qualification such as CAMS, CFE, or CIA is preferred
• Experience planning and delivering multi-jurisdictional audits is desirable

Why Join Us

• Work on impactful audit projects with a variety of financial services clients
• Lead critical financial crime reviews and influence change at a strategic level
• Competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements (hybrid or remote)
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team of auditors and compliance experts

If you're interested in applying, we’d love to see your CV.

Salary: GBP 60000 - 84000 per year

Experience: 5 years required