Financial Crime Audit & Testing Consultant (Temporary)

Overview

This Temporary Consultant role supports Regulatory Compliance Financial Crime practice work focused on AML and regulatory compliance independent testing and internal audit engagements. The work assists clients in maintaining a sound and compliant AML risk management environment across institutions of various types, including large and mid-sized banking organizations, MSBs, alternative payment providers (i.e., fintech organizations), broker/dealers, and asset managers.

The position involves working with professionals delivering AML and regulatory compliance best practices, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements, 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 audit activities across all phases, including:
  • Planning
  • Conducting 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in BSA/AML consulting/advisory, bank internal audit, or compliance testing

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional candidates may 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

• Comprehensive total rewards package (details not provided)

Location

• United States (eligibility to work in the United States is required)

Application & Eligibility

• 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 required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
• Work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this role.