The VP on the AML Compliance Audit Team is primarily responsible for supporting the oversight, design and execution of the annual AML Audit Plan, inclusive of AML audits, issue validations, continuous monitoring, risk assessment updates, and other ad hoc projects as they arise. Responsibilities: Annual AML Audit Plan Execution Prepare for each assigned audit by reviewing all relevant materials
Design and execute assigned audit tests timely and within IAD Methodology and IIA workpapers quality standards
Document all audit test results in accordance with IAD Methodology and IIA workpapers quality standards
Critically analyze all documentation, records, reports, processes, etc. to ensure compliance with regulations, regulatory expectations and internal policies and procedures, and recommend opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure, where applicable
Communicate audit progress and potential gaps/findings timely
Ensure the end deliverable is complete, accurate, and timely, and incorporate any applicable feedback
Ensure reports are well written and concise
If assigned as the Auditor-in-Charge, provide coaching and objective, constructive and meaningful feedback to auditors assigned to the project
Demonstrate strong time management and project management skills
Management Action Plans Oversight Evaluate management action plans to ensure that they adequately address the audit issues identified
For assigned issue validations, design and execute audit tests timely and within IAD Methodology and IIA workpapers quality standards
Document issue validation test results in accordance with IAD Methodology and IIA work paper quality standards
Follow-up with the responsible business and compliance managers and their teams to ensure control issues are effectively resolved
Coordinate with the key stakeholders to identify emerging issues and thematic or systemic control issues affecting the US operations
AML Audit Strategy and Testing Program Monitoring Conduct Continuous Monitoring timely
Understand the changes to the internal and external environment, assess the impact, communicate any emerging issues to management and adjust validation strategy and/or testing program/coverage, where necessary
Support the update of risk assessments and audit plans
Establish and maintain relationships with internal Compliance and Business stakeholders
AML Audit Strategy and Testing Program Monitoring Incorporate any feedback received from the Auditor-in-Charge and Team Lead into future projects
Partner with data analytics, where possible, to develop innovative audit automated test tools
Proactively identify and participate in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participation in professional webinars and organizations
Cross-train on all AML and Sanctions Compliance Program components
Maintain all required professional certifications
Complete all assigned training courses timely and successfully
Other Assist with regulatory and external auditor inquires and ad hoc projects, as required
Support other departmental initiatives
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is a plus but not required.
7+ years of Work experience in a control, risk, compliance or audit role at a banking. organizations or regulatory experience in a senior management role, and strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulatory requirements is required.
Knowledge of BSA/AML regulatory requirements, internal audit processes, including oversight, design and execution of the annual AML Audit Plan, and communicating gaps and observations with key stakeholders and senior management is required.
Experience as a bank examiner, auditor, consultant or compliance professional with a strong understanding of BSA/AML and Audit standards and processes is required.
Ability to build rapport with internal stakeholders and examiners is required.
Proven manager with an established track record of overseeing and executing multiple deliverables is required.
Experience in establishing and meeting goals, tracking and driving optimization opportunities, and presenting progress is required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management is required.
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) (or other Anti-Money Laundering certificate) or Audit related certification preferred.
Pay Details: $175,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
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