Overview
A Temporary Consultant will support Regulatory Compliance Financial Crime audit and testing engagements. This role focuses on AML compliance independent testing and internal audit work across a variety of institution types, including large and mid-sized banking organizations, MSBs, alternative payment providers (e.g., fintech organizations), broker/dealers, and asset managers.
The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) laws, internal audit processes and best practices, risk and control matrices, and design/operational effectiveness testing.
Responsibilities
- Develop, audit, and monitor compliance with BSA/AML requirements for financial institutions of all sizes
- Execute audits across all phases, including planning, process walkthroughs, developing and executing test procedures, tracking artifacts, and reporting on deliverables
- Submit 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years of experience in BSA/AML consulting/advisory, bank internal audit, or compliance testing
Preferred Qualifications
Exceptional candidates may also demonstrate:
- 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 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, legal and regulatory environment for financial institutions of all sizes
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package (details provided by the employer)
Location
Additional Information
- Ability to travel up to 5% if requested for project(s)
- Application deadline: 10/16/2026
- 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
- The employer is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time