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Internal Auditor – AML/Compliance Focus
Location: New York City area (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Type: 1-Year Contract with possibility of extension
Industry: Mid-Sized Bank / Financial Institution
We are hiring for Internal Auditor role. We need a seasoned bank auditor with strong Corporate Banking, AML, and Compliance audit experience. This is a one-year contract role with the potential to extend based on performance and business needs. The engagement offers high-visibility work, a collaborative audit environment, and exposure to complex regulatory topics.
In this role, you will serve as Auditor-in-Charge for AML/BSA/OFAC, Compliance, and banking operational audits. You will lead full-cycle audit execution, produce high-quality workpapers, and provide credible challenge to business and compliance stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Internal Bank Auditor - AML/Compliance focus
1000 Harbor Blvd Weehawken, NJ 07086 US
Job Description
Internal Auditor – AML/Compliance Focus
Location: New York City area (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Type: 1-Year Contract with possibility of extension
Industry: Mid-Sized Bank / Financial Institution
We are hiring for Internal Auditor role. We need a seasoned bank auditor with strong Corporate Banking, AML, and Compliance audit experience. This is a one-year contract role with the potential to extend based on performance and business needs. The engagement offers high-visibility work, a collaborative audit environment, and exposure to complex regulatory topics.
In this role, you will serve as Auditor-in-Charge for AML/BSA/OFAC, Compliance, and banking operational audits. You will lead full-cycle audit execution, produce high-quality workpapers, and provide credible challenge to business and compliance stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and execute AML/Compliance audits within the bank, including BSA/AML, OFAC sanctions, KYC, investigations, monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
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Perform end-to-end audit execution: planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, issue development, and reporting.
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Develop detailed audit workpapers that support findings, conclusions, and management action plans.
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Assess the internal control environment across Compliance, Operations, and relevant first- and second-line functions.
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Conduct continuous monitoring and track remediation progress for open audit issues.
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Participate in non-Compliance focused general audits as assigned.
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Ensure all audit documentation meets internal methodology, regulatory expectations, and quality assurance standards.
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Introduce and apply innovative audit techniques, including CAATs/data analytics, where appropriate.
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Identify and escalate high-impact risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal policies.
Requirements
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Extensive experience in internal audit within a banking environment, with a strong concentration in AML/BSA/OFAC or Compliance audits.
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Solid understanding of banking products, operations, and regulatory expectations (e.g., BSA, FFIEC, NYDFS, Federal Reserve/OCC).
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Experience auditing areas such as KYC onboarding, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, AML investigations, regulatory reporting, and financial crime compliance.
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Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills—able to challenge stakeholders and probe deep into control gaps.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; experience with audit management systems a plus.
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Professional certification: CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred; CAMS is a strong plus.
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
Job Requirements
auditor,compliance,AML
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