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Internal Bank Auditor - Compliance focus

Pelham Berkeley Search

Weehawken, NJ

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LOCATION
Weehawken, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Internal Auditor – Compliance Focus

Location: New York City area (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Type:1-Year Contract with possibility of extension
Industry: Mid-Sized Bank / Financial Institution

We are hiring for Internal Auditor role. We need a seasoned bank auditor with strong Corporate Banking, AML, and Compliance audit experience. This is a long term contract role with the potential to extend based on performance and business needs. The engagement offers high-visibility work, a collaborative audit environment, and exposure to complex regulatory topics.

In this role, you will serve as Auditor-in-Charge for AML/BSA/OFAC, Compliance, and banking operational audits. You will lead full-cycle audit execution, produce high-quality workpapers, and provide credible challenge to business and compliance stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute AML/Compliance audits within the bank, including BSA/AML, OFAC sanctions, KYC, investigations, monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

  • Perform end-to-end audit execution: planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, issue development, and reporting.

  • Develop detailed audit workpapers that support findings, conclusions, and management action plans.

  • Assess the internal control environment across Compliance, Operations, and relevant first- and second-line functions.

  • Conduct continuous monitoring and track remediation progress for open audit issues.

  • Participate in non-Compliance focused general audits as assigned.

  • Ensure all audit documentation meets internal methodology, regulatory expectations, and quality assurance standards.

  • Introduce and apply innovative audit techniques, including CAATs/data analytics, where appropriate.

  • Identify and escalate high-impact risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal policies.
Requirements

  • Extensive experience in internal audit within a banking environment, with a strong concentration in AML/BSA/OFAC or Compliance audits.

  • Solid understanding of banking products, operations, and regulatory expectations (e.g., BSA, FFIEC, NYDFS, Federal Reserve/OCC).

  • Experience auditing areas such as KYC onboarding, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, AML investigations, regulatory reporting, and financial crime compliance.

  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills—able to challenge stakeholders and probe deep into control gaps.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; experience with audit management systems a plus.

  • Professional certification: CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred; CAMS is a strong plus.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.

About the Company

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Pelham Berkeley Search

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Since 1995, we have been helping professionals advance their careers.

We offer you:

  • Temporary, contract and full-time career opportunities
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  • Access to jobs that are not advertised anywhere else
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Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or you’re seeking the flexibility of contract work, we will help you find the best match for your unique skills, experience and career goals.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1995
WEBSITE
http://www.pbsearch.com/