Foreign Corresponding Banking Senior Auditor

$102,353 - $204,060/Yr

Crowe - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Grand Rapids, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Foreign Corresponding Banking Senior Auditor at Crowe is a pivotal role within the Financial Crime Compliance team, focusing on leading and executing audit engagements related to foreign correspondent banking activities. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of international banking operations, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risks, with the aim of ensuring effective internal controls and adherence to regulatory requirements. The Senior Auditor will also mentor junior staff and develop client relationships while promoting innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements focusing on foreign correspondent banking activities.
• Manage multiple teams and workstreams, providing performance feedback to team members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of clients.
• Anticipate and address client concerns, resolving problems as they arise.
• Promote new ideas and business solutions to extend services to existing clients.
• Serve as a career coach and mentor for new staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional certification such as CAMS, CIA, CISA, or CRCM.
• 5+ years of experience in AML/BSA reviews, consulting/advisory services, or internal audit/compliance reviews in financial services organizations.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and international banking standards.
• Prior experience in financial services internal audit consulting or third line internal audit.
• Experience in managing development and testing processes against remediation action plans.
• Effective project and time management skills, with the ability to monitor deadlines and track documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience in a consulting environment.
• High proficiency with AML/BSA regulatory requirements for retail banking activities.
• Experience in developing and reporting KRIs/KPIs for consent order validations.
• Experience in submitting audit results to senior management and audit committees.
• Knowledge of statistical analytics and testing methods.
• Experience working in a project environment with top 50 banks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.