Job Description

Job ID: 4186

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Internal Audit Manager (IAM) with a strong background in and knowledge of US AML/CFT and Sanctions Compliance requirements within a Wholesale foreign bank branch setting. General banking operations and broker dealer experience is a plus. You will lead US AML/CFT and sanctions audits and support broader business and control reviews for the New York branch, including virtual/onsite audits of Nordea’s International Corporate Branches (ICB) in London and Shanghai. Group Internal Audit (GIA) is an independent unit mandated by the Nordea Board that evaluates risk management, controls, and governance to help protect the Group’s assets, reputation, and sustainability.

At Nordea, we’re building a service-oriented internal audit function that creates value for the New York branch. You’ll work closely with business partners, contribute ideas, and help us stay ahead of a fast-changing risk landscape.

About our team

As an Internal Audit Manager in the GIA ICB team, you will play a valuable role in conducting audit activities focusing on ICB’s business area's governance, risk management and control processes and contribute to the delivery of GIA’s project portfolio with a special focus on AML/CFT and Sanctions Compliance within a Wholesale foreign bank branch setting. You will become part of a great team consisting of 3 dedicated and experienced Internal Audit Managers with diversified backgrounds, taking on various initiatives in audit projects and by acting as a role model.

About this opportunity

Join our New York-based Internal Audit team to lead reviews focused on AML/CFT compliance and expand your scope by supporting audits across branch businesses, operations, and control areas. You will collaborate with our Financial Crime Audit team in the Nordics and Poland.

Be part of an evolving program where your ideas and experience help shape how the branch supports future growth. 

We challenge the status quo, learn from industry best practices, and aim to deliver a strong stakeholder experience while reinforcing the value of internal audit as the third line of defense. 

Main responsibilities in this role: 

• Support the annual risk assessment and identify key risks in line with GIA NY methodology.
• Contribute to a multi-year audit plan aligned to the risk assessment.
• Plan and lead audits, including scoping, risk assessment, work programs, fieldwork, and documentation.
• Execute audits of compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, with emphasis on AML/CFT and sanctions.
• Develop clear issues and practical recommendations; draft concise audit reports.
• Ensure audit quality and maintain strong audit documentation; experience with electronic workpapers is a plus.
• Build understanding of key data assets and strengthen data analytics/AI capabilities for yourself and the team.
• Maintain and develop audit know-how, act as an expert/trainer and continuously build relevant skills.
• Provide risk oversight and monitoring for key ICB initiatives; support the Head of GIA ICB as needed.
• Stay current on prevailing and emerging industry risks.

Additionally, you will contribute your talents to assist in the overall development of the NY Branch audit programs. This means you will need to be open-minded and ready to accept challenges. You will also be well structured, a strong communicator, attentive to detail, have a proven record in providing insights and feedback and collaborating for the further benefit of the team, the team's stakeholders and the bank. 

Be prepared for the expectation of offering good ideas as well as executing and working hands on to see things through to completion.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guides the team in being at our best – we imagine you share that vision with us.   

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Have a high work capacity, enjoy working with others, are a trusted colleague and have an interest in developing both yourself and the people around you.
• Thrive on building close and long-term relationships, acting with the bank’s best interest in mind.
• Are proactive, self-driven and engaged with a high level of credibility.
• Are service-minded and have a deep understanding of internal audit principles.
• Are analytical, structured and systematic in your ways of working.
• Eager to learn and support all areas of internal audit.

Your experience and background:

• 8+ years of relevant financial crimes compliance experience.
• Extensive professional experience in banking industry auditing.
• Strong knowledge and competence within US Anti-Money Laundering rules.
• Solid understanding and experience with wholesale financial services products and operations.
• Experience in audit planning, audit execution and completion of special projects.
• Experience working in a global organization (preferably from European Bank branches/subsidiaries), interacting with all levels of management.
• Good negotiating skills, teaming skills and the ability to compromise.
• Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to relationship.
• Profound sense of ethics and the ability to deal with pressure from all areas of the business.
• Proven track record of providing feedback and assessing quality against defined standards.
• Excellent written and spokencommunication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong English skills both written and spoken.
• CAMs Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Use of Generative AI tools and Data analysis skills are preferred.

Remember:

We are looking for a team player that inspires, role models, gets the job done and helps everyone around them in raising the bar.

Further Information

This position will be based on-site in New York City and will be subject to local hiring terms and conditions. To be considered for the role, the candidate must be eligible to work in the US either directly or via a visa-sponsorship - provided by the bank. A hybrid work schedule is available.

Salary Range: USD $160,000 - $220,000

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

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