Audit Manager, Financial Crimes Compliance

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to support oversight of financial crimes compliance programs within a large, complex financial services environment. This role sits within an independent audit function and focuses on evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls related to anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, anti-bribery, and broader financial crime risk.

This is an opportunity to join a high-visibility team responsible for assessing risk across business lines and partnering with key stakeholders to strengthen control frameworks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute audits focused on financial crimes compliance, including AML, BSA, sanctions, and anti-bribery frameworks
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls supporting financial crime risk management programs
• Perform risk assessments to identify key areas of exposure and prioritize audit coverage
• Design and conduct control testing across business and compliance processes
• Document audit findings, including control gaps and improvement opportunities
• Partner with stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Business teams to communicate audit results
• Track and validate remediation of identified issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and frameworks
• Support or lead multiple audit engagements concurrently in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in:

• Internal Audit, or A combination of audit and financial crimes compliance roles within financial services

• Certifications such as: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) and/or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

• Direct experience assessing or auditing financial crime compliance programs, including AML/BSA frameworks

• Strong understanding of: Financial crime risks (AML, sanctions, anti-bribery)

• Proven experience executing audits end-to-end: Planning, Fieldwork, Reporting

• Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness within complex organizations

• Experience communicating findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Experience within large financial institutions or regulated environments

• Background in regulatory exams, compliance testing, or internal audit within financial services

• Leadership experience, including mentoring junior team members or managing audit workstreams