Senior Associate – Internal Audit (Compliance Focus | Global Banks)

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Senior Associate – Internal Audit (Compliance Focus | Global Banks)

Role Overview

We are seeking Senior Associate–level Internal Audit resources to support compliance‑focused audit activities within a large, global banking environment. This role is execution‑oriented, with a primary focus on compliance testing, control assessments, and audit fieldwork aligned to regulatory requirements and internal audit standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute internal audit fieldwork with a primary focus on compliance‑related risks and controls
• Perform control testing to evaluate design and operating effectiveness across compliance programs and regulated processes
• Support audit planning, risk assessments, walkthroughs, sampling, and testing execution
• Document workpapers and testing results in accordance with internal audit methodologies and IIA standards
• Identify and clearly articulate control gaps, compliance deficiencies, and audit findings
• Assist in drafting issue narratives, supporting evidence, and audit deliverables
• Support follow‑up validation and remediation testing for previously identified issues
• Partner with Compliance, Risk Management, and Audit stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Senior Associate–level experience in Internal Audit, with a strong compliance focus
• Background in financial services or global banking/broker-dealer environments
• Experience auditing compliance areas such as:
  • Regulatory compliance
  • AML / Financial Crime
  • Conduct Risk
  • Operational Risk
• Working knowledge of regulatory expectations and bodies (e.g., SEC, FINRA, OCC, Federal Reserve)
• Proven experience with control testing, walkthroughs, evidence evaluation, and workpaper documentation
• Strong written communication skills with ability to clearly document findings

Preferred Qualifications

• Internal Audit consulting or co‑sourced audit experience supporting large financial institutions
• Exposure to regulatory exams, consent orders, or remediation programs
• Familiarity with audit issue management and validation processes
• CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE, or similar certifications (preferred, not required)

Additional Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and comfort working in highly regulated environments
• Ability to manage multiple audit deliverables simultaneously
• Professional presence and experience working with senior audit and compliance stakeholders

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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