Senior Consumer Compliance & BSA / AML Audit

Job Description Job Description Senior Consumer Compliance & BSA/AML Audit
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire
Role Overview
This senior-level audit professional is responsible for executing and supporting risk-based audits across financial crimes compliance and regulatory programs. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, identifying regulatory risk, and supporting a robust internal audit framework aligned with the size and complexity of a multi-entity financial services organization.
The position partners closely with internal audit leadership, business stakeholders, and external audit resources to ensure compliance programs remain effective, defensible, and regulator-ready.

Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute risk-based internal audits related to BSA, AML, OFAC, and regulatory compliance
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls supporting financial crimes programs
Perform audit testing across areas such as sanctions screening, suspicious activity reporting, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, transaction monitoring, CTR processes, and information sharing requirements
Support audits of consumer and regulatory compliance areas, including payment regulations, consumer protection, fair lending, and military protections
Prepare clear, well-supported audit documentation and workpapers in accordance with internal audit standards
Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and compliance risks, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations
Draft audit reports that clearly communicate issues, root causes, risk impact, and remediation expectations
Review and validate management corrective action plans and monitor remediation progress
Coordinate with external or co-sourced audit partners, including planning, scheduling, and information requests
Collaborate effectively with audit team members and business partners across the organization
Maintain awareness of regulatory developments, emerging risks, and industry best practices
Adhere to professional auditing standards and internal policies
Support additional audit initiatives and special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field
Four to five years of progressive experience in internal audit, regulatory compliance, or public accounting within a regulated financial institution
Strong working knowledge of financial crimes regulations and compliance frameworks
Understanding of internal audit standards and risk-based audit methodologies
Experience evaluating compliance programs and internal control environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related productivity platforms
Preferred Credentials
Professional certifications such as CIA, CAMS, CRCM, or similar, or a demonstrated plan to obtain certification
Experience working with multi-entity or complex financial services environments
Prior exposure to co-sourced or externally supported audit engagements
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Clear, concise written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Professional judgment and objectivity
Proven ability to safeguard confidential and sensitive information
Why This Role
This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening financial crimes and regulatory compliance oversight within a growing and complex organization.

The role provides visibility, professional growth, and the ability to influence audit quality, regulatory readiness, and risk management practices.