Audit Manager- AML Risk

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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

About the job:

General Aspects of the Internal Audit Area

BBVA Internal Audit is a global function with more than 680 professionals across 14 countries. The team is multidisciplinary, dynamic, and innovation-driven, leveraging agile methodologies and advanced analytical tools, including data analytics and artificial intelligence.

The objective of Internal Audit is to help the BBVA Group achieve its objectives, providing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of its risk management, control and governance processes.

Role Overview

The Audit Manager - AML Risk is responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s compliance risk management framework, with an emphasis on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions risk domains, and broader regulatory compliance within US Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and International Wealth Management businesses.

This position requires a subject matter expert in AML and regulatory compliance auditing who can assess enterprise-wide risks, challenge control frameworks, and influence senior stakeholders. The position plays a relevant role in strengthening the organization’s financial crime risk management framework and ensuring alignment with U.S. regulatory expectations. The role operates across the three lines of defense and acts as a trusted advisor to senior management while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilites

• Plan, lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements covering BSA/AML and Sanctions (OFAC) risk domains including NYS DFS Part 504 requirements. Additionally, Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements covering general Bank Regulatory Compliance with Federal and local banking laws, rules, and regulations.

• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across AML and applicable laws and regulations.

• Able to identify relevant risks, recommending enhancements as needed and to properly document and communicate the audit process and results.

• Prepare audit reports in line with Internal standards, ensuring they clearly communicate objectives, scope, methodology, findings, root causes, risk ratings, and recommended actions.

• Collaborate to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of identified issues.

• Stay current with evolving regulatory expectations, enforcement trends, and industry best practices related to AML and corporate compliance to ensure audits are conducted in accordance with relevant standards and risks and ensuring Internal Audit coverage.

• Contribute to develop and implement risk-based audit plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Support regulatory examinations and inquiries by preparing documentation and responding to regulator requests.

• Maintain effective working relationships with Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, and Business Units to ensure coordinated audit coverage and promote a strong risk culture.

• Collaborate with other internal audit team members to promote effective risk management practices. Additional responsibilities will include supporting other audit teams and audit fields.

• Maintain independence and objectivity in all audit activities, in accordance with the organizational policies.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Accounting, Finance, Legal Studies, or Business Administration.

• Postgraduate degree or relevant professional training in auditing, finance, banking, or risk management is a plus.

Professional Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Internal Audit, with a strong focus on AML, Sanctions and regulatory compliance.

• Proven experience leading audit engagements within Corporate and Investment Banking.

• Experience supporting regulatory exams and remediation programs.

Certifications

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Skills & Competences

• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. banking regulatory frameworks (e.g BSA/AML, OFAC, FinCEN, Federal Reserve, NYDFS).

• Audit Proficiency: Expertise in audit planning, fieldwork execution, control testing, and audit reporting aligned to IIA and organizational standards.

• Strong knowledge and expertise in auditing Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and corporate compliance programs.

• Knowledge of Corporate & Investment Banking products (e.g., Global Markets, Lending, Trade Finance, Treasury).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate audit findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required

• Additional Languages (Spanish) is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $140,000 to $180,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Legal requirements

It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

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 disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35 (c)).

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