Anti-Money Laundering Associate

About the role

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm. The AML Associate will demonstrate an analytical and compliance-focused approach working with the Financial Services Group (FSG) within the Audit Practice. The associate will support financial institutions by providing independent assessments of AML compliance frameworks and controls through structured audit support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of AML-focused audit procedures, including reviews of Customer Identification Programs (CIP), Know Your Customer (KYC) files, and Beneficial Ownership documentation.
• Evaluate client controls related to Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs), and Currency Transaction Reporting (CTRs).
• Evaluate multiple BSA/AML models to assist our clients with the complexities of the model and ensure the system is running as intended.
• Support audit documentation and reporting related to AML controls and risks.
• Research and analyze new regulatory developments related to AML compliance.
• Help evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures, making recommendations to improve alignment with industry best practices.
• Partner with team members to provide insight into AML-related risks during broader audit engagements.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of AML experience in a bank, consulting firm, or financial services institution.
• Familiarity with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and relevant FinCEN guidelines.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance platforms.
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a-kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally