AML Internal Audit Manager (Contract)

RSM US LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Temporary Manager in AML Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits for large global banking clients. This role requires managing full audit lifecycles, developing robust audit programs, and delivering concise findings with actionable remediation, partnering with Compliance, Risk Management and Operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep AML Internal Audit experience, strong communication, and a proven ability to present to senior stakeholders while guiding junior team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of Internal Audit experience within a large financial institution, global bank, or consulting firm.
• 5+ years of direct AML Internal Audit experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading risk-based audits from planning through reporting and issue validation.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit methodology, workpaper standards, audit documentation requirements, sampling methodologies, and quality assurance expectations.
• Hands-on experience developing audit programs, RCMs, test scripts, workpapers, control assessments, findings, and final reports.
• Deep knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC and sanctions requirements, and financial crimes controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute AML Internal Audit engagements across large global banking organizations.
• Manage the full audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, scoping, walkthroughs, test plan development, fieldwork, issue identification, reporting, and validation testing.
• Apply risk-based audit methodology, professional auditing standards, sampling techniques, and testing approaches throughout engagements.
• Develop audit programs, risk and control matrices (RCMs), process narratives, testing strategies, and test scripts.
• Prepare comprehensive, well-supported workpapers documenting testing performed, evidence reviewed, results and conclusions.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness related to AML and Financial Crimes risks.
• Identify control weaknesses, regulatory risks, and process gaps and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Draft clear audit observations and reports with root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Present results to senior stakeholders and challenge management responses when appropriate.
• Perform issue validation and remediation testing related to audit findings, MRAs, consent orders, and regulatory actions.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Crimes, Operations, Technology, and Internal Audit stakeholders.
• Review junior team members' work and provide coaching to ensure quality and consistency.

Skills

AML Internal Audit

Audit leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

TeamMate

Archer

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking a Temporary Manager in AML Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits for large global banking clients. This role requires managing full audit lifecycles, developing robust audit programs, and delivering concise findings with actionable remediation, partnering with Compliance, Risk Management and Operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep AML Internal Audit experience, strong communication, and a proven ability to present to senior stakeholders while guiding junior team