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Senior Audit Manager, LATAM and Caribbean Countries

OKX
São Paulo, Brazil
Full time

Overview

Department

Accounting & Finance

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

São Paulo, Brazil

Company size

Mature [ 50+ employess ]

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Manages internal audit for financial crimes, ensuring robust compliance frameworks. Advises senior management on financial crime risks and regulatory trends.

Requirements

  • Strong experience (8+ years) in internal audit, including leadership roles in Financial Crimes at a leading global financial institution, fintech, or Big 4 firm. Experience in crypto, digital assets, or blockchain is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations for financial services, and cutting-edge audit methodologies. Familiarity with data analytics and emerging audit technologies is highly desirable
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, including regulators and senior leadership
  • ACAMS required.CPA, CIA, or similar credentials are also preferred. Advanced certifications (e.g., CISA, CFA) are a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Law degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the annual audit plan for financial crimes.
  • Advise senior management on financial crime-related risks, control gaps, and regulatory trends.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for financial crimes audit, providing strategic insights and guidance.
  • Lead end-to-end audits covering AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, fraud detection, and other financial crime programs.
  • Assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, controls, and systems designed to mitigate financial crime risks.
  • Monitor compliance with local and global regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, FATF, OFAC sanctions, etc.).
  • Ensure that audits are conducted efficiently, with clear and actionable recommendations provided to management.
  • Foster and contribute to a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement within the audit team.
  • Coordinate with colleagues located globally, as well the potential to manage performance of small teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit reports.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Compliance,Risk Management, Legal, and external regulators.
  • Participate in governance forums, presenting audit findings and updates related to financial crimes risk.
  • Provide proactive insights into emerging financial crime risks and regulatory changes.
  • Stay up to date with regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging threats in financial crime risk management.
  • Ensure the organization's financial crime audit approach aligns with regulatory expectations and global standards.
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive, timely, and accurate audit work papers and reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.
  • Track and validate the remediation of audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
  • Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
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