Vice President, Compliance & Control (AML Surveillance Transaction Monitoring)

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Compliance & Control (VPR) to join our Financial Crimes Compliance (“FCC”) team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Lead complex, high-risk transaction-based investigations end-to-end (including multi-jurisdictional activity, nested relationships, and multi-product flows) and determine disposition with clear rationale and audit-ready documentation
• Leverage bank systems/applications when searching for signs of suspicious activity and evaluating internal party or external party Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) risk
• Use transactional data to spot patterns and tell the story—efficiently analyze large datasets to identify suspicious behavior, link related parties/activity, and surface actionable insights
• Provide expertise in transaction monitoring and actively build experience by preparing risk-based reviews of both current and emerging regulatory requirements, addressing concerns and identifying control gaps 
• Conduct Level 2 transaction-based investigations and/or perform quality control reviews

• Support the firm’s Global Anti-Money Laundering program including providing thorough investigations for Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) consideration.

• Identify and escalate material issues using defined governance, with crisp problem statements and recommended actions
• Contribute to the preparation of time sensitive reporting and appropriately escalate issues
• Participate in projects and program activities that aim to strengthen compliance and improve the control environment
• Build effective working relationships and communicate clearly with leadership and cross-functional partners to support team goals and investigative outcomes. 
• Assisting with audit/exams/testing requests
• Contribute to the achievement of team objectives
   

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Bachelors’ degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 5-7 years of total work experience preferred. Financial Services, Audit or Compliance background and/or experience with financial services compliance and/or experience with the assigned products, services or business lines/areas and the pertaining laws, regulations and rules of relevant regulators preferred.  Experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Monitoring desired
• Subject matter expertise in financial crimes investigations involving digital assets, correspondent banking, institutional custody, and/or private wealth

• ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification and intelligence work in the private or public sector, is preferred.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

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Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. 

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.