Auditor - BSA

Position Title: Auditor - BSA

Date: Feb 10, 2026

Location: San Juan, PR

Company: Popular Bank

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

• 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.
• Exam records of department to ensure proper recording, monitoring, and reporting of transactions and their compliance with laws and regulations.
• Perform interviews and walkthroughs to gain an understanding of the process to ensure adequate recording of transactions, adherence with applicable policies and procedures, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Analyzes data obtained from tests performed to determine that internal controls exist and are working effectively.
• Prepares the draft of the audit findings and discusses with management the root cause in order to propose a recommendation.
• Completes other compliance, financial, and operational non-BSA audits and special projects based on internal audit division’s needs, including collaboration with outside auditors or support the external auditing function.

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

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

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Important:
The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.

Popular is Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular’s employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

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