Bank OZK · 4 months ago
Senior Auditor-AML Compliance
Little Rock, Arkansas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBank OZK is a financial institution seeking a Senior Auditor-AML Compliance to conduct compliance audits related to BSA/AML/OFAC regulations. The role involves assessing the effectiveness of controls, delivering high-quality audit reports, and educating management on compliance risks and regulations.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Performs more complex audit tasks related to BSA/AML/OFAC compliance audits of the Bank, its systems, applications and branches
Works with Internal Audit Management throughout the lifecycle of an audit (i.e., pre-planning, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up)
Executes a robust audit plan for assigned areas in accordance with Internal Audit standards, professional audit standards, relevant government statutes and regulations, and Bank policies
Delivers timely high quality audit work and participates in Internal Audit and regulatory issue validation and business monitoring and governance committee reporting
Maintains current knowledge of latest trends in the industry and adapts them for application within scope of job
Develops effective work relationships with various levels of management and develops and maintains a good understanding of the business
Educates management and fellow audit members on the BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and risks, Bank policies and procedures, and current practices
Participates in major business initiatives and pro-actively advises and assists the business on change initiatives
Drives an automobile on company business
Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions
Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work
Follows Bank policy, procedures and guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in a business-related field (i.e. accounting, finance, business administration, economics), or commensurate work experience, required
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience related to BSA/AML or consumer compliance auditing or commensurate work experience operating within a bank consumer compliance or Financial Investigations Unit department required
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, including BSA/AML and OFAC regulations, and as applicable, other consumer laws and regulations
Knowledge of AML transaction monitoring, including AML alerts generation, investigations, and SAR decisioning
Knowledge of customer risk rating methodologies for commercial and consumer customers
Ability to conduct BSA/AML/OFAC audits at the enterprise-wide level and line of business level
Ability to apply an in-depth understanding of the inter-relationships of business and support units throughout the Bank and how they impact the overall AML control environment and the audit approach
Ability to work on non-BSA/AML/OFAC audits, such as other consumer compliance audits
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to identify, articulate and communicate important matters to management and present possible solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with exacting deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing needs
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Ability to produce accurate, thorough and timely work
Ability to demonstrate consistent attention to detail
Ability to demonstrate effective analytical, investigative, problem solving and audit skills
Ability to make informal and formal presentations inside the organization and speak before assigned team and other groups
Ability to work without close supervision
Ability to work well with peers and department managers
Ability to drive an automobile
Ability to travel for business purposes
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Preferred
Related certification (i.e., CPA, CIA, CFE, CAMS) preferred. If not certified already, willing to take the CAMS within one year of employment
Experience working with federal regulators such as the FDIC, OCC and Federal Reserve preferred
Experience with auditing software (TeamMate) preferred
Company
Bank OZK
Bank OZK provides banking services including savings account, loans, debit, and agricultural lending.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-07-17IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Munson
Senior Vice President, government and institutional banking
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