Audit Supervisor - General AML (BSA/AML including Sanctions)
Bank of America
- Chester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Demonstrable experience with BSA/AML related risks and a solid business understanding of the financial services industry, especially those associated with correspondent banking, corporate banking, treasury management and capital markets conducting AML, sanctions and fraud reviews.
- Perform BSA / AML Compliance and Fraud audits at the enterprise level as well as other diverse lines of business and specialty areas;
- Using your experience in local financial crime regulations to support others
- Perform audit reviews for suspicious activity filings and other compliance operational work including sanctions screening and client due diligence.
- Support the execution of the annual BSA independent audit as well as regulatory and partner exams by creating presentation materials and providing timely responses to inquiries.
- Design and perform compliance audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes;
- Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of audit delivery;
- Communicate the results of audit projects to management (written reports/oral presentations);
- Establish and build working relationships with internal and external management;
- Perform AML risk assessments of business activities, potential risks exposures, and materiality of loss.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree
- Track record of audit experience in areas related to AML, sanctions and fraud risk management programs and regulations, banking regulations, local standards, and internal policies, or
- Demonstrable experience of conducting Bank Secrecy Act /Anti-Money Laundering audits, Risk Management audits, Compliance audits or a combination, or
- AML investigations and SAR writing experience, or
- Experience leading AML investigators at a regulated financial institution in EMEA.
- Solid experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk, Business Controls, or other related experience
- Excellent project management, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities; Able to develop and convey a point of view
- Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude. Able to thrive in a dynamic team environment
- Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines. Individual with desire to learn and teach others, high energy, positive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- ACCA, AML, Audit, or Risk and Compliance qualifications would be an advantage.
- Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
- Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
- 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
- The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
- Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
- Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
- Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
- Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.