We are looking for an experienced BSA/AML Auditor to support a Financial Services organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on evaluating the quality and effectiveness of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and compliance controls through detailed review and analysis. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in compliance testing, regulatory oversight, and audit documentation, along with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and communicate practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed quality assurance reviews of transaction monitoring alerts, case investigations, and regulatory submissions to evaluate completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Assess compliance activities against internal procedures and relevant regulatory expectations related to anti-money laundering, sanctions, and broader financial crimes controls.<br>• Document observations, summarize findings, and develop clear written reports that highlight control weaknesses, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement.<br>• Provide actionable feedback to compliance and operational teams to strengthen investigation quality, reporting practices, and adherence to established requirements.<br>• Analyze trends across reviewed work to identify recurring issues, root causes, and areas requiring remediation or additional oversight.<br>• Support audit and compliance testing efforts by maintaining organized workpapers, evidence files, and review documentation suitable for internal and external examination.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders across compliance, audit, and operations to promote consistent execution of quality standards and regulatory obligations.<br>• Contribute to procedural improvements by recommending updates to workflows, review methodologies, and control practices based on assessment results.