Elliot Davis

Director - Regulatory Compliance and BSA/AML

Elliot Davis$120K — $150K *
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.
  • Proven track record in managing regulatory compliance engagements.
  • Strong communication skills for client interaction and report presentation.
  • Experience leading and developing audit or consulting teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead audit engagements focused on regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, and fair lending for financial institutions.
  • Oversee risk assessments and testing strategies to align with regulations.
  • Review documentation and findings to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Communicate results and recommendations effectively to clients.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships as the main client contact.
  • Provide guidance and feedback to engagement teams for efficient delivery.
  • Identify process improvements to enhance audit and delivery methodologies.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering professional development.
  • Opportunities for staff mentoring and coaching.
  • Participation in business development and client engagement efforts.
  • Possibility of engaging in diverse client projects across service lines.
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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