Senior Banking Compliance Audit Manager

First American Bank; Elk Grove Village (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Bank is seeking an Internal Audit Compliance Manager to lead risk-based internal audit activities focused on regulatory compliance. The role develops and executes the compliance portion of the annual audit plan, evaluates controls, and provides independent assurance on compliance risk.

You will collaborate with Internal Audit leadership, the Compliance Department, business units, and regulators while maintaining independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in internal audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, or a related field within banking or financial services.
• Experience performing or overseeing compliance-focused audits, including BSA/AML, consumer compliance, fair lending, CRA, or other applicable banking regulations.
• Experience leading audit engagements, reviewing workpapers, evaluating findings, communicating results to senior management, and providing direction to audit staff or co-sourced providers.
• In-depth knowledge of banking laws and regulations, internal audit practices, risk assessment techniques, and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain risk-based compliance portions of the annual internal audit plan.
• Lead compliance-focused audit engagements and oversee fieldwork.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of compliance controls and governance processes.
• Prepare audit reports and executive summaries communicating objectives, scope, observations, risks, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators during audits and examinations.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

CIA/CRCM/CAMS/CPA certifications

Tools

Microsoft 365

Audit software

Job description

First American Bank is seeking an Internal Audit Compliance Manager to lead risk-based internal audit activities focused on regulatory compliance. The role develops and executes the compliance portion of the annual audit plan, evaluates controls, and provides independent assurance on compliance risk.

You will collaborate with Internal Audit leadership, the Compliance Department, business units, and regulators while maintaining independence.