Overview
A Temporary Consultant opportunity is available within the Regulatory Compliance Financial Crime practice. This role supports clients in administering a sound and compliant AML risk management environment through AML compliance independent testing and internal audit engagements.
Work will focus on institutions including large and mid-sized banking organizations, MSBs, alternative payment providers (including 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 activities across all phases, including:
- Planning
- Conducting process walkthroughs
- Developing and executing test procedures
- Tracking artifacts and reporting on deliverables
- Prepare written or oral audit results reports for 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 BSA/AML consulting/advisory, bank internal audit, or compliance testing
- Solid understanding of:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) laws
- Internal audit processes and best practices
- Risk and control matrices
- Design/operational effectiveness testing
Preferred Qualifications
Exceptional candidates will demonstrate one or more of the following:
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA), or other relevant professional certification
- 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 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/regulatory environment for financial institutions of all sizes
- Ability to travel up to 5% if requested for project(s)
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package
- Career coaching and support through a consistent meeting cadence with a Career Coach
Location
- United States (eligibility to work in the United States is required)
Application Deadline
Work Authorization & Eligibility
In compliance with federal law, the selected candidate 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 available for this role.