Lead impactful AML audits within the fixed income division, ensuring compliance with global regulations. Collaborate with senior management and compliance teams to mitigate financial crime risks effectively. Enhance your expertise in AML auditing while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Aml Auditor
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Job Description
Overview
- Conduct AML audits within the fixed income division, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of AML controls, including customer due diligence and transaction monitoring systems.
- Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and emerging risks, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Draft detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management for review and implementation.
- Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to understand processes and mitigate financial crime risks.
- Stay updated on regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging financial crime typologies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools for enhanced efficiency.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Plan and execute AML audits in alignment with the annual audit plan and risk assessment.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of AML controls, including sanctions screening and SAR processes.
- Assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as BSA/AML and FATF guidelines.
- Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure timely remediation of audit findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with business teams to understand processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Draft clear and concise audit reports, presenting findings to senior management effectively.
- Stay informed on regulatory changes and emerging risks to enhance audit practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is required.
- 4–10 years of experience in AML auditing, compliance, or financial crime risk management.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CIA, or CFE are preferred.
- Experience with data analytics tools like SQL, Python, ACL, or Tableau is advantageous.
- Familiarity with automated transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems is beneficial.
- Experience working with regulators or supporting regulatory exams is a plus.
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