Lead Process Engineer - Controls & Automation (Banking/Fraud) | Remote

Job Title: Lead Process Engineer - Controls & Automation (Banking/Fraud)
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: $38.97 - $48.42/hour
Employment Type: W2 Contract, no c2c, no 1099, no vendors or layers.

URGENT NEED - CLIENT DEADLINE: MONDAY, 5/11

• Candidates who apply must be available to chat by end of day Monday, 5/11.


• 1-Step Interview Process.


• W2 ONLY - No C2C. No Vendors. No third-party submissions.


• We are unable to sponsor now or in the future.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bank/Fraud domain experience


• Automation of controls (RPA, AI, etc.)


• Control design and evaluation

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer with a strong understanding of control design, process mapping, and regulatory operations to support a high-impact initiative within a financial crimes and compliance organization. This role is focused on building clear, comprehensive process maps to support control environments, identify execution gaps, and improve end-to-end handoffs across cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of process engineering experience, deep familiarity with financial services regulations (e.g., BSA/AML, OFAC, Reg E, Reg Z), and a proactive, hands-on approach to designing workflows-even in environments lacking existing documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design structured process maps for control activities where documentation is incomplete or missing


• Identify and document handoff gaps and overbuilt or redundant controls across functions


• Use BPMN and tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar for process modeling


• Evaluate control environments from a process lens, ensuring accuracy and compliance


• Develop and maintain desktop procedures and practical documentation for use across teams


• Collaborate cross-functionally with fraud, compliance, operations, and controls teams


• Act as a subject matter expert on process mapping and operational risk analysis

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of process engineering experience, ideally in a financial services or compliance-related setting


• Proven experience in control design and risk/control alignment


• Experience with automation tools and frameworks (RPA, AI, or workflow automation preferred)


• Proficiency with process mapping tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, BPMN, or similar


• Strong knowledge of regulations including BSA/AML, OFAC, Reg E, Reg Z


• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills


• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with limited structure

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. In accordance with applicable law, we note that the salary range for this role is $38.97 - $48.42/hour w2.