AML Audit Specialist

Position Overview

The AML Audit Specialist role is a managerial position based Remote and embedded within a large, global bank. In this role, you will focus on validating consent order and issue remediation efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. You will be responsible for reviewing documentation, performing testing to assess control effectiveness, and collaborating with 3rd line management to align corrective actions with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of AML controls including transaction monitoring, customer due diligence (CDD), and sanctions screening.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of consent order remediation and issue validation activities to ensure adherence to regulatory expectations and bank policies.
• Generate robust audit documentation outlining findings, root causes, and recommendations to strengthen the AML compliance program, ensuring it meets high standards for both internal reviewers and regulators.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience auditing AML transaction processes across consumer, wholesale/commercial, and wealth management divisions at global banks.
• CAMS certified by ACAMS or possess an equivalent AML certification.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, particularly in preparing audit documents that conform to the bank’s standards.
• A deep subject matter expertise (SME) in AML processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consent order and issue validation processes.