Senior Internal Auditor - AML

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Discounts on hotel, food & beverage, &

Free parking on and off shift

Health & Income Protection benefits

Professional development & networking

Job summary

Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International seeks a Senior Internal Auditor – AML to support audits focused on anti-money laundering controls and regulatory requirements in a highly regulated gaming environment.

The role evaluates internal controls, ensures AML compliance, and identifies financial crime risks across casino and corporate operations, partnering with compliance, risk, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CIA/CPA/CISA preferred for advanced roles.
• 2+ years of prior auditing, accounting, or related field experience.
• Graduate degree or certifications can substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with governmental and company policies to protect assets.
• Review transactions, documents, records, and procedures during audits.
• Manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing environment.
• Collaborate with audit team, provide timely updates to supervisors.
• Develop audit scope and testing procedures with input from the team.
• Provide training and guidance to internal staff on audits.

Skills

Auditing

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate degree / CIA CPA CISA

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

THE SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Senior Internal Auditor – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) supports the execution of compliance and operational audits focused on AML controls and regulatory requirements within a regulated gaming environment. Working under the direction of senior audit leadership, this role helps evaluate internal controls, assess compliance with AML laws and regulations, and identify potential financial crime risks across casino and corporate operations. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with compliance, risk, and business stakeholders.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assesses compliance with governmental regulatory requirements, financial accounting standards, and company policies to ensure company assets are safeguarded.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Company information obtained in the normal course of an audit assignment.
• Executes detailed audit procedures by reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports, and policies and procedures.
• Manages multiple tasks concurrently.
• Works efficiently in a changing environment.
• Advises internal audit supervisor of problems encountered in a timely manner.
• Ensures that documentation obtained contains sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter to support the conclusions reached.
• Collaborates with team members to set audit goals and responsibilities. Contributes ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listens/responds to other team members’ views.
• Assists in planning audit projects.
• Identifies and evaluates the risk factors in the audit area assigned and provides input to the development of the audit scope and testing procedures.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers. Provides or assists in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.
• Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree
• Has 2+ Years of prior relevant experience in Auditing, accounting, or relevant field
• A graduate degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field or certification such as a CIA, CPA, or CISA can be substitute for one year of required experience - Preferred
• Professional certification and/or Graduate degree in a relevant field - Preferred
• Experience in industry auditing or accounting, and in conducting audits pertinent to the industry - Preferred
• Experience in using data analytics/analysis to perform more effective and efficient audits - Preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community