Remote IT Audit — AML & Regulatory Remediation (Contract)

RSM US LLP; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced IT Audit professional to support a large global banking institution's AML and regulatory remediation initiatives. This remote engagement requires US East Coast business hours and can work across EMEA/APAC time zones.

The role involves testing controls, evaluating data flows, and delivering actionable observations in a regulated environment. Strong communication and independent work capability are essential for success on this temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT Audit experience in large global banks.
• Experience supporting regulatory remediation, issue validation, and risk management.
• Expertise auditing AML and Financial Crimes tech, incl. Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, KYC/CDD.
• Experience auditing SDLC, Change Management, configurations, and application controls.
• Experience evaluating data lineage, interfaces, system-to-system connections, and data quality controls.
• Strong controls testing, risk assessment, and substantive testing.
• Ability to independently lead and execute audit testing with minimal oversight.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, system architecture, data flows, and code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; willingness to work across EMEA/APAC time zones.
• Must be on East Coast or able to work East Coast business hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess remediation activities addressing technology, risk, and control findings.
• Develop and execute risk-based testing strategies to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Perform IT audit testing across governance, SDLC, Change Management, technology ops, applications, and data controls.
• Evaluate AML and Financial Crimes technology environments and related control frameworks.
• Review system configurations, technical docs, data flows, interfaces, and application controls to identify risk and validate remediation.
• Conduct targeted testing and deep-dive reviews of complex technology control environments.
• Identify root causes, develop observations, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive audit documentation and communicate findings to key stakeholders.

Skills

IT Audit

Regulatory remediation

AML/FC

SDLC

Data lineage

Controls testing

Risk assessment

Documentation

Communication

East Coast hours

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced IT Audit professional to support a large global banking institution's AML and regulatory remediation initiatives. This remote engagement requires US East Coast business hours and can work across EMEA/APAC time zones.

The role involves testing controls, evaluating data flows, and delivering actionable observations in a regulated environment. Strong communication and independent work capability are essential for success on this temporary assignment.