Audit Manager – AML Risk

🕒 April 8

🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid

💵 $140k - $180k / year

⏰ Full Time

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BBVA

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10,000+ employees

At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking.

📋 Description

• Plan, lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements covering BSA/AML and Sanctions (OFAC) risk domains • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across AML and applicable laws and regulations • Identify relevant risks, recommending enhancements as needed and properly document and communicate the audit process and results • Prepare audit reports in line with Internal standards, ensuring they clearly communicate objectives, scope, methodology, findings, root causes, risk ratings, and recommended actions • Collaborate to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of identified issues • Stay current with evolving regulatory expectations, enforcement trends, and industry best practices related to AML and corporate compliance • Develop and implement risk-based audit plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements • Support regulatory examinations and inquiries by preparing documentation and responding to regulator requests • Maintain effective working relationships with Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, and Business Units • Collaborate with other internal audit team members to promote effective risk management practices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Accounting, Finance, Legal Studies, or Business Administration • Minimum of 8 years of experience in Internal Audit, with a strong focus on AML, Sanctions and regulatory compliance • Proven experience leading audit engagements within Corporate and Investment Banking • Certifications: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) • Strong understanding of U.S. banking regulatory frameworks (e.g BSA/AML, OFAC, FinCEN, Federal Reserve, NYDFS) • Expertise in audit planning, fieldwork execution, control testing, and audit reporting aligned to IIA and organizational standards • Strong knowledge and expertise in auditing Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and corporate compliance programs • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate audit findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Fluent in English (written and spoken) is required; Additional Languages (Spanish) is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous employee benefits package • Discretionary bonus • Health insurance • Retirement plans