BSA Auditor

Job Type

Full Time Opportunity

General Description

Conducts audits to assess the adequacy of the Corporation’s BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs to meet regulatory obligations as well as assess the design and operating effectiveness of the related internal controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Audits department activities for compliance with management’s plans, procedures, policies and applicable laws and regulations, principally related to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and OFAC.
• Identifies and documents business processes and controls to evaluate risks and the design and adequacy of established controls.
• Compares and contrasts established policies, procedures and controls with regulatory requirements and generally expected internal controls to identify, evaluate and communicate significant issues.
• Examines records of departments and interviews workers to ensure proper recording, monitoring, and reporting of transactions and their compliance with laws and regulations. 
• Analyzes data obtained from tests performed to determine that internal controls exist and are working effectively.
• Prepares, discusses, and submits audit findings and recommendations.
• Completes other compliance, financial, and operational non-BSA audits and special projects based on internal audit division’s needs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or a four-year degree with sufficient courses in accounting / finance and auditing required.

Experience

Experience in internal or external auditing and/or in a BSA/AML compliance function is preferable, but not required.

Other Qualifications

•    Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments
•    Knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and finance and accounting practices and methods.
•    Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills (verbal / written); ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, in both English and Spanish.
•    Available to travel as needed.
•    Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
•    Excellent people skills to develop and maintain good relationships with auditees, anticipate their needs, present alternatives, and provide follow-up to the agreements reached.
•    Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
•    Excellent organizational skills to work with multiple things and comply with established deadlines.
•    Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
•    Results-driven and proactive.
 

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