Lead Auditors are guided by and demonstrate Customers Bank's values every day to accomplish the strategy, with a dedicated focus on Financial Crimes audit coverage.
Assist the Internal Audit Financial Crimes Manager in execution of the annual Financial Crimes audit plan, encompassing Fraud, BSA/AML, and Sanctions audits.
Lead in Financial Crimes audit planning, including development of risk assessments and audit programs for Fraud, BSA/AML, and Sanctions engagements.
Assign audit fieldwork to Senior and Staff Auditors, including the testing of the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Perform audit fieldwork for the more complex portions of Financial Crimes audit engagements, including assessments of fraud detection controls, AML transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD program effectiveness, and sanctions screening.
Document audit results and audit issues in accordance with Corporate Audit Policies and Procedures.
Oversee/manage Senior and Staff Auditors, as assigned.
Review audit field work prepared and audit issues identified by Senior and Staff Auditors as assigned, and provide review/coaching feedback.
Coordinate with Audit Manager/Audit Director to determine appropriate recommendations for management.
Draft audit reports for review by the Audit Manager/Audit Director.
Complete audit assignments within established budgets and due dates.
Provide external audit support as needed.
Keep current on relevant Financial Crimes regulations, typologies, and enforcement trends, including BSA/AML guidance (FinCEN, FFIEC), OFAC sanctions requirements, and fraud-related regulatory expectations.
Build and maintain effective relationships with management and the Audit Team.
Provide consistent quality customer service to all constituents of internal audit.
Other duties as assigned.
What Do You Need?
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or business preferred.
CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or other relevant Financial Crimes certification strongly preferred; CIA, CISA, or CPA also valued.
Minimum of 5 - 7 years of financial institution audit, compliance, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on Financial Crimes (BSA/AML, Fraud, and/or Sanctions).
Proficient in applying professional auditing principles and practices (Institute of Internal Auditor's International Professional Practice Framework).
Strong knowledge of Financial Crimes risk domains, including KYC/CDD/EDD program requirements, transaction monitoring systems and alert investigation processes, fraud typologies (e.g., first-party, third-party, identity, payments fraud), and OFAC/sanctions screening controls.
Familiarity with applicable Financial Crimes regulat
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
At Customers Bank, we believe in working hard, working smart, working together to deliver memorable customer experiences and having fun. Our vision, mission, and values guide us along our path to achieve excellence. Passion, attitude, creativity, integrity, alignment, and execution are cornerstones of our behaviors. They define who we are as an organization and as individuals. Everyone is encouraged to have personal development plans. By doing so, our team members are on their way to achieve their highest potential and be successful in their personal and professional lives.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future, to be considered.
Who is Customers Bank?
Founded in 2009, Customers Bank is a super-community bank with over $22 billion in assets. We believe in dedicated personal service for the businesses, professionals, individuals, and families we work with.
We get you further, faster.
Focused on you: We provide every customer with a single point of contact. A dedicated team member who is committed to meeting your needs today and tomorrow.
On the leading edge: We're innovating with the latest tools and technology so we can react to market conditions quicker and help you get ahead.
Proven reliability: We always ground our innovation in our deep experience and strong financial foundation, so we're a partner you can trust.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Internal Audit Financial Crimes Manager, the Lead Auditor - Financial Crimes will be responsible for executing Financial Crimes audit engagements across Fraud, BSA/AML, and Sanctions programs. The Lead Auditor will perform complex audit work to assess the adequacy of internal controls, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes specific to financial crimes risk.
Customersbank · West Reading, PA