About us
We are an FCA authorised and regulated Fintech firm specialising in servicing regulated businesses in the UK. We combine deep industry expertise with advanced technology to deliver secure, efficient, and compliant financial services. Our focus is on simplifying complex payment and transaction processes while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and client service levels.
About the Role:
As an External Auditor, you will provide a professional and consultative audit service, conducting on-site regulatory reviews for clients across London and the surrounding regions. You will play a critical role in assessing clients’ compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including those set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and other relevant authorities.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct on-site audits at client premises in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, and audit methodology.
- Develop and execute risk-based audit plans covering Money Service Business operations, including transaction records, customer and counterparty documentation, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
- Assess the effectiveness of clients’ internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance arrangements against applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Identify financial, operational, regulatory, and compliance risks, and provide practical recommendations to address control weaknesses and mitigate exposure.
- Prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation, including working papers, supporting evidence, findings, and recommendations.
- Produce detailed audit reports setting out the scope of the review, key findings, identified deficiencies, associated risks, and required remedial actions.
- Assess compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and industry guidance relevant to the Money Service Business sector, including requirements established by the FCA, HMRC, and other relevant authorities.
Knowledge:
- Proven experience as regulatory compliance professional in the financial services sector
- Strong understanding of Money Service (highly desirable)
- Proven experience as an External Auditor in the financial services sector, with a focus on money service businesses or related industries.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with ability to write detailed reports
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience in a risk, compliance or audit role
- Qualified to a Degree level
- At least 2 years of experience within the financial Industry
- Relevant AML/CTF certification.
- ICA qualifications (highly desirable)
- Expertise and knowledge of the payments industry
- Ability to articulate scenarios and write detailed compliance reports
- Proficiency in MS applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable in presentations
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £350.00-£1,500.00 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
Experience:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
