Elliot Davis

Director - Regulatory Compliance and BSA/AML

Elliot Davis$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in financial services compliance, BSA/AML, audit, or consulting.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven track record of building client relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Experience leading teams in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead audits on regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, and fair lending for financial institutions.
  • Oversee risk assessments and ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Review workpapers and reports for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to clients confidently.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients and provide ongoing support.
  • Provide mentoring and coaching to engagement teams for efficient delivery.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities across audit practices.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and mentorship.
  • Opportunities for involvement in business development initiatives.
  • Access to resources for balancing workload and staffing management.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
• Lead regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, and fair lending audit engagements for financial institution clients, including planning, execution, and reporting
• Oversee risk assessment, testing strategies, and documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and firm methodologies
• Perform high-level review of workpapers, findings, and reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of deliverables
• Communicate engagement results, findings, and recommendations clearly and confidently to clients, both verbally and in written reports
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing advisory support
• Provide real-time feedback, guidance, and coaching to engagement teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Lead engagement teams by creating a collaborative environment, motivating team members, and fostering professional development
• Support staffing decisions and workload management to balance execution, review, and growth across the team
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, including enhancements to audit programs, workpapers, and delivery methodologies
• Assist in standardizing practices, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and consistency across engagements
• Partner with leadership to support engagement scoping, pricing, and resource planning
• Participate in business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and identifying opportunities to expand services
• Collaborate with other Elliott Davis team members across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions
• Provide high-quality client service that meets or exceeds expectations while maintaining strong engagement economics

Requirements
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in financial services compliance/BSA/AML, in audit, or consulting
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

About Elliot Davis

Elliot Davis is an accounting firm that provides a range of services, including audit, tax, and consulting. The company serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and real estate. Elliot Davis has more than 800 employees and operates offices in several states, including South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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800 employees
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Founded
1989

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