Internal Auditor AML & Financial Services Compliance Job at Artius Solutions, Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Artius Solutions
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

Internal Auditor AML & Financial Services Compliance

Locations: New York City, Dallas, Salt Lake City
On-site Requirement: 4 days per week at client site
Level: Senior Associate or Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking highly skilled Internal Auditors with strong experience in U.S. financial services, ideally within large banking environments. This role focuses on evaluating and enhancing internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks, with a specific emphasis on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance.

Auditors will work across multiple lines of business to assess the design and effectiveness of controls, ensure adherence to federal regulatory standards, and support continuous improvement in financial crime compliance programs.

Core Areas of Expertise

Candidates should have demonstrated experience in several of the following domains:

  • AML / Financial Crime Compliance

  • Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) & FinCEN regulations

  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD) / Know Your Customer (KYC)

  • Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)

  • Credit Risk

  • Wealth Management / Securities

  • Operational Risk Management (ORM)

  • Finance & Treasury

  • SOX / ICFR compliance

  • Quality Control (QC) / Quality Assurance (QA)

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute internal audits across banking and financial operations, with a concentration on AML and regulatory compliance.

  • Evaluate internal controls, governance structures, and risk management processes in alignment with U.S. regulatory requirements (BSA, OCC, FRB, FDIC, SOX, etc.).

  • Identify control gaps, operational risks, and compliance issues; recommend practical, actionable remediation steps.

  • Review AML program components including CIP, CDD, SAR, CTR, and recordkeeping processes.

  • Engage with business stakeholders to understand processes, emerging risks, and control design.

  • Prepare audit workpapers, testing documentation, and final reports in accordance with IIA standards .

  • Monitor corrective action plans and perform follow-up validation reviews.

  • Stay current on regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and industry best practices.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

  • Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA .

  • 3+ years of internal audit experience within U.S. financial institutions, with strong exposure to AML or regulatory compliance.

  • Solid understanding of BSA/AML frameworks , FinCEN guidance, and federal banking regulations.

  • Experience with risk-based audit planning and exposure to data analytics tools .

  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple audits and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience
  • Hands-on experience auditing AML programs (SAR processes, CIP/CDD reviews, transaction monitoring systems).

  • Familiarity with enterprise governance and ERM frameworks.

  • Ability to assess automated controls, data flows, and system integrity.

  • Demonstrated experience identifying control deficiencies and supporting remediation and validation efforts.

  • Understanding of regulatory expectations from OCC, FRB, FDIC, and FinCEN .

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