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Temporary Senior Associate – AML Audit (Global Banks)
RSM’s AML Audit Group is seeking a skilled Senior Associate to support AML audit engagements for a global banking client. This role sits within the Third Line of Defense and focuses on consent order remediation, issue validation, and regulator-ready audit execution. The ideal candidate brings hands-on AML audit experience, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to produce high-quality deliverables aligned with regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Support the execution of AML audits within the Third Line of Defense, including coverage of transaction monitoring, customer due diligence (CDD), sanctions screening, and AML governance frameworks.
Assist with audit activities tied to regulatory remediation and issue validation, ensuring corrective actions are tested and sustainable.
Perform data-driven testing: population validation, sample selection, and transactional data analysis.
Prepare clear and well-documented workpapers that support audit conclusions and regulatory expectations.
Collaborate with audit managers and team members, providing subject matter insights where appropriate.
Required Qualifications
3–6 years of Internal Audit experience with direct exposure to BSA/AML and sanctions at large banks or consulting firms.
Experience contributing to audits involving consent orders, MRAs/MRIAs, or other regulatory enforcement actions.
Strong data proficiency: SQL, ACL, Excel, Tableau, or similar tools for large dataset analysis.
CAMS certification (or equivalent) preferred.
Knowledge of U.S. and global AML regulatory frameworks: BSA, OFAC, FFIEC, and related guidance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to contribute to regulator-ready audit documentation.
Why This Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an AML audit professional at the Senior Associate level to deepen their Third Line experience, work on high-visibility regulatory remediation projects, and sharpen their data-driven audit skills while supporting one of the world’s leading banking institutions
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.
At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $50 - $74 per hour
