Financial Crime Audit & Testing Consultant (Temporary)

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Posted Oct 4, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
Est. $85K – $120K/yr

Overview

This temporary consultant role supports the Regulatory Compliance Financial Crime practice, providing AML and regulatory compliance audit and testing services. Responsibilities include independent testing and internal audit engagements for institutions such as large and mid-sized banking organizations, MSBs, alternative payment providers (e.g., fintech organizations), broker/dealers, and asset managers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, audit, and monitor compliance with BSA/AML requirements for financial institutions of all sizes
  • Execute audit work across all phases, including:
    • planning
    • conducting process walkthroughs
    • developing and executing test procedures
    • tracking artifacts and reporting on deliverables
  • Prepare written or oral reports of audit results to senior management and audit committees, including findings, analysis, conclusions, and recommended actions
  • Build and manage relationships with Business Lines across all three lines of defense

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
    • BSA/AML consulting/advisory
    • bank internal audit
    • compliance testing

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional candidates may also bring:

  • One or more relevant professional certifications, such as:
    • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS)
    • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
    • Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA)
  • Proficiency with AML/BSA regulatory requirements for retail banking activities, products, and services
  • Understanding of relevant banking regulations and supervisory expectations for large financial institutions
  • Knowledge and practical use of statistical analytics and testing methods
  • Experience working in a project environment with top 50 banks
  • Experience working in a professional services or project-based environment
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Prior financial services internal audit consulting or financial services third line internal audit experience
  • Strong understanding of BSA/AML, sanctions, and the legal and regulatory environment for financial institutions of all sizes

Compensation & Benefits

  • A comprehensive total rewards package

Location

  • United States (employment eligibility verification required upon hire)

Additional Information

  • Ability to travel up to 5% if requested for project(s)
  • Application deadline: 10/16/2026
  • In compliance with federal law, employees will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
  • Work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this role