Remote IT Audit Lead — AML & Regulatory Remediation

RSM US LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced IT Audit professional to support a large global banking client on regulatory remediation and issue validation initiatives. The role focuses on evaluating IT controls for AML and Financial Crimes, validating remediation activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in IT audit, controls testing, model validation, and regulatory remediation programs within complex banking environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Internal Audit, or a related field within banking or financial services.
• Experience performing controls testing, targeted substantive testing, issue validation, or regulatory remediation reviews.
• Knowledge of AML and Financial Crimes processes, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence.
• Experience evaluating IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, security controls, and change management processes.
• Experience with model validation, model governance, or control effectiveness assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls supporting AML and Financial Crimes processes, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and KYC/CDD platforms.
• Perform issue validation and remediation testing to evaluate whether corrective actions adequately address identified risks and regulatory findings.
• Execute risk-based audit procedures, including controls testing and targeted substantive testing.
• Evaluate IT general controls, change management processes, security controls, operational processes, and data controls supporting AML technology environments.
• Conduct model validation and controls testing activities, including assessment of governance, methodologies, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
• Review technical documentation, system configurations, data flows, reports, and application controls to assess risk and support audit conclusions.
• Identify control gaps, assess root causes, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen control environments.
• Prepare clear, concise, and high-quality audit documentation suitable for internal audit, regulatory, and stakeholder review.

Skills

IT Audit

Regulatory remediation

AML/Financial Crimes

ITGCs & change mgmt

Model validation

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced IT Audit professional to support a large global banking client on regulatory remediation and issue validation initiatives. The role focuses on evaluating IT controls for AML and Financial Crimes, validating remediation activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in IT audit, controls testing, model validation, and regulatory remediation programs within complex banking environments.