Senior Financial Services Internal Audit Consultant

Crowe • Washington, DC

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About The Position

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred)
• 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
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, including risk assessment, control testing, and reporting
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CRCM, CIA, or CPA preferred
• 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

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

Benefits

• Your exceptional people experience starts here.
• At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm.
• We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
• We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity.
• You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations.
• Learn more about where talent can prosper!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees