• BSA Auditor

    Banco Popular Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR)


    Date: May 4, 2025

    Location:

    San Juan, PR

     

    Company: Popular

    Workplace Type:

    BSA Auditor

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time Opportunity

    General Description

    Conducts audits to assess the adequacy of the Corporation’s BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs to meet regulatory obligations as well as assess the design and operating effectiveness of the related internal controls.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Audits department activities for compliance with management’s plans, procedures, policies and applicable laws and regulations, principally related to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and OFAC.

    + Identifies and documents business processes and controls to evaluate risks and the design and adequacy of established controls.

    + Compares and contrasts established policies, procedures and controls with regulatory requirements and generally expected internal controls to identify, evaluate and communicate significant issues.

    + Examines records of departments and interviews workers to ensure proper recording, monitoring, and reporting of transactions and their compliance with laws and regulations.

    + Analyzes data obtained from tests performed to determine that internal controls exist and are working effectively.

    + Prepares, discusses, and submits audit findings and recommendations.

    + Completes other compliance, financial, and operational non-BSA audits and special projects based on internal audit division’s needs.

    Education

    Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or a four-year degree with sufficient courses in accounting / finance and auditing required.

    Experience

    Experience in internal or external auditing and/or in a BSA/AML compliance function is preferable, but not required.

    Other Qualifications

    • Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments

    • Knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and finance and accounting practices and methods.

    • Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills (verbal / written); ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, in both English and Spanish.

    • Available to travel as needed.

    • Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

    • Excellent people skills to develop and maintain good relationships with auditees, anticipate their needs, present alternatives, and provide follow-up to the agreements reached.

    • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

    • Excellent organizational skills to work with multiple things and comply with established deadlines.

    • Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.

    • Results-driven and proactive.

     

    Values

     

    Passion for People

     

    Succeed Together

     

    Own Every Moment

     

    Build the Future