Financial Crime Audit & Testing Consultant (Temporary)

Overview

This is a Temporary Consultant role within the Regulatory Compliance Financial Crime practice. The work focuses on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance independent testing and internal audit engagements for institutions of various types, including large and mid-sized banking organizations, money services businesses (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 across all phases of an audit, including planning, process walkthroughs, developing/executing test procedures, tracking artifacts, and reporting on deliverables
• Prepare written or oral reports of audit results 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

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional candidates will 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, and the legal and regulatory environment for financial institutions of all sizes

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 5% if requested for project(s)

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Specific compensation details are not provided in the posting.

Location

United States (work eligibility required; visa/work authorization not sponsored).