Regulatory Compliance Internal Audit Senior Consultant

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Job Description:

Regulatory Compliance Senior Consultant (Internal Audit Focus)

Joining our Financial Services Consulting practice is an opportunity to help make the world more honest, transparent, safe, and secure. From day one, you will assist clients in transforming their governance frameworks, embedding risk into decision-making, and maintaining effective and sustainable compliance programs.

We are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Senior Consultant with a strong internal audit and compliance background to contribute to and lead client engagements across compliance monitoring, internal audit, risk assessment, and regulatory advisory projects. This role emphasizes both execution of internal audit activities and deep regulatory compliance expertise within financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit and compliance engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, issue identification, and reporting
• Perform and oversee compliance audits and internal audit reviews, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry standards
• Assess compliance management systems (CMS) and internal control frameworks, identifying gaps and opportunities for enhancement
• Identify and evaluate compliance risks, control effectiveness, and remediation strategies
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable internal audit and compliance solutions
• Support and lead regulatory change management initiatives impacting compliance and audit functions
• Develop and deliver clear, concise audit findings and recommendations to client leadership
• Provide subject matter guidance on regulatory compliance and internal audit practices to both clients and internal teams
• Supervise, coach, and develop junior staff, including review of workpapers and deliverables
• Contribute to risk assessments, audit planning, and compliance program development
• Participate in business development and internal initiatives as needed

Qualifications

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred)
• Professional certifications such as CRCM, CIA, or CPA preferred

Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in:
  • Internal audit (preferred), and/or
  • Regulatory compliance, risk management, or consulting within financial services
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting internal audit engagements and/or compliance reviews
• Experience in professional services or consulting environments preferred

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, including risk assessment, control testing, and reporting
• Deep knowledge of U.S. banking regulations, especially consumer protection (e.g., HMDA, ECOA, FCRA, TRID, RESPA)
• Experience evaluating and enhancing compliance management systems (CMS) and internal controls
• Ability to analyze Fair Lending and CRA data in both audit and compliance contexts
• Experience working with larger financial institutions ($5B+ in assets) preferred
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and team leadership
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of client management
• Experience supervising staff and reviewing audit/compliance workpapers
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The application deadline for this role is 04/24/2026.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $76,200.00 - $151,000.00 per year.

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More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
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