Impactful AML & Sanctions Audit Consultant (Temporary)

Crowe; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an AML and Sanctions Audit Consultant (Temporary) to join our Regulatory Compliance Financial Crime practice. You will work on AML/BSA compliance programs, conduct internal audit engagements, and provide testing across banking institutions, MSBs, and Fintechs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across defense lines, strong communication, and travel as needed. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in BSA/AML consulting or related audits, and relevant certifications such as CAMS, CIA, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of experience in BSA/AML consulting/advisory, bank internal audit, or compliance testing
• Exceptional candidates will demonstrate CAMS, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional certification
• Proficiency with AML/BSA regulatory requirements for retail banking activities, products and services
• Understanding of relevant banking regulations and supervisory expectations for large financial institutions
• Knowledge and practical use of statistical analytics and testing methods
• Experience in a project environment with top 50 banks
• Experience in a professional services or project-based environment
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Prior financial services internal audit consulting or financial services third line internal audit experience
• Strong understanding of BSA/ AML, sanctions, legal and regulatory environment for financial institutions of all sizes
• Ability to travel up to 5% if requested for project(s)

Responsibilities

• Develop, audit, and monitor compliance of BSA/ AML requirements for financial institutions of all sizes
• Execute across all phases of an audit, including planning, conducting process walkthroughs, developing/executing test procedures, tracking artifacts and reporting on deliverables
• Submit written or oral reports of audit results to senior management and audit committees including findings, analysis, conclusions and recommended actions
• Build and manage relationships with Business Lines across all three lines of defense

Skills

AML/BSA knowledge

Internal audit

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Crowe is seeking an AML and Sanctions Audit Consultant (Temporary) to join our Regulatory Compliance Financial Crime practice. You will work on AML/BSA compliance programs, conduct internal audit engagements, and provide testing across banking institutions, MSBs, and Fintechs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across defense lines, strong communication, and travel as needed. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in BSA/AML consulting or related audits, and relevant certifications such as CAMS, CIA, or