BSA/AML Auditor

We are looking for an experienced BSA/AML Auditor to support a Financial Services organization in Los Angeles, California. This long-term contract position focuses on evaluating the quality and effectiveness of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and compliance controls through detailed review and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quality assurance reviews of transaction monitoring alerts, case investigations, and regulatory submissions to evaluate completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Assess compliance activities against internal procedures and relevant regulatory expectations related to anti-money laundering, sanctions, and broader financial crimes controls.
• Document observations, summarize findings, and develop clear written reports that highlight control weaknesses, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement.
• Provide actionable feedback to compliance and operational teams to strengthen investigation quality, reporting practices, and adherence to established requirements.
• Analyze trends across reviewed work to identify recurring issues, root causes, and areas requiring remediation or additional oversight.
• Support audit and compliance testing efforts by maintaining organized workpapers, evidence files, and review documentation suitable for internal and external examination.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across compliance, audit, and operations to promote consistent execution of quality standards and regulatory obligations.
• Contribute to procedural improvements by recommending updates to workflows, review methodologies, and control practices based on assessment results.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, audit, BSA/AML, sanctions, or financial crimes review within the Financial Services industry.
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering controls, sanctions compliance, investigative reviews, and regulatory reporting expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate alerts, investigations, and case documentation with a high level of accuracy and sound judgment.
• Experience preparing structured assessment reports, audit findings, and supporting documentation for compliance review activities.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver clear feedback and recommendations.
• Proficiency with auditing practices and financial or operational systems used in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with accounting and financial platforms, including ERP-related environments, regulatory reporting processes, and financial data review.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a deadline-driven contract assignment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.