AVP BSA​/AML​/Compliance Senior Auditor

AVP BSA/AML/Compliance Senior Auditor –
First Financial Bank Texas

Office

Location:

Abilene, Texas, United States

The BSA/AML/Compliance Senior Auditor is responsible for the execution and support of risk-based audits over Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and regulatory compliance, as well as assisting the Internal Audit team where necessary. The objective of this role is to ensure the Company’s internal controls are adequate by executing and assisting with the development of an audit program that is commensurate with the size and complexity of First Financial Bank shares, Inc.

(FFIN) and its subsidiaries.

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits and reviews of BSA/AML, OFAC, and regulatory compliance programs in accordance with the approved audit plan.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to BSA/AML, including but not limited to sanctions, suspicious activity reporting (SAR), customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, currency transaction reporting (CTR), 314(a)/314(b), OFAC, etc.
• Support regulatory compliance audits such as Regulation Z, Regulation E, Service members Civil Relief Act, Fair Lending, etc.
• Perform audit testing, document work papers, and ensure audit evidence sufficiently supports audit conclusions in accordance with internal audit standards.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and regulatory compliance issues, including risk impact, and develop well-supported observations and recommendations.
• Prepare audit reports that communicate audit results, issues, and corrective action in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Evaluate corrective actions provided by management and track audit issues, validate corrective action plans and remediation efforts.
• Liaise between the bank and external parties, such as co-sourced internal audits, and lead or assist with the gathering of information, scheduling, and planning of these engagements.
• Work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with the Internal Audit team and line of businesses.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry best practices related to BSA/AML and compliance.
• Adhere to professional auditing standards, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and the Company’s policies.
• Actively participate in the Customer Service First program, support the values of the organization, and follow established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Internal Audit management.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum four (4) to five (5) years of experience in an audit-related role pertaining to BSA/AML and regulatory compliance at a regulated financial institution and/or public accounting firm.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and practices.
• Knowledge of financial institution regulatory environment and requirements.
• Related certifications or willingness and plan to obtain (CIA, CRCM, CAMS, or similar).
• Working knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC requirements, and financial institution compliance programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.
• Effective communication skills to clearly convey audit findings.
• Ability to protect confidential information.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot…