Financial Crime Compliance Testing Officer – Vice President

BNY Mellon; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities, and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

The Risk & Compliance Assurance and Testing (RCAT) team sits within the second line of defense Risk & Compliance function, and is integral to the firm's Governance, Risk, and Compliance environment. The RCAT team, consisting of Quality Assurance and Compliance Testing pillars, evaluates the effectiveness of the firm's processes and controls in managing core risk and compliance activities, as well as adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of VP, Financial Crime Compliance Testing Officer to join our RCAT team. This role is based in Manchester – hybrid.

The candidate should have functional knowledge of applicable U.S. banking laws and regulations with specific emphasis on Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (“BSA/AML”) and sanctions laws and regulations. Additionally, familiarity with the global ATE (Anti-tax evasion) and ABC (Anti-bribery and corruption) laws is preferred.

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

• Assist in the development and design of the annual and cycle-based Compliance Testing and Monitoring plans.
• Execute the annual Compliance Testing plan.
• Determine test scopes, and design and develop effective test strategies and approaches.
• Prepare cohesive workpapers, and review peer workpapers, in accordance with firm standards.
• Build relationships with stakeholders globally, and act as key point of contact for test deliverables, scope, and findings.
• Communicate deficiencies of test findings in advance of report issuance, and exercise credible challenge.
• Prepare reports for management that highlight the scope, testing approach, and the overall results and findings of reviews.
• Identify areas for enhanced Monitoring, Testing, or training.
• Support issues management development and tracking of Compliance-identified findings.
• Support RCAT in leading transformation/program enhancements initiatives to keep the program aligned with industry best practices.

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

• Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. banking laws and regulations with emphasis on BSA/AML and sanctions laws regulations, including knowledge of the global ATE (Anti-tax evasion) and ABC (Anti-bribery and corruption) laws is preferred.
• Strong desire to continually deliver high-quality and meaningful work product in a timely and efficient manner.
• Highly motivated and the ability to adapt to changes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; adept at presenting complex issues to senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and reprioritize as circumstances may dictate.
• Proficient in Microsoft and data analysis skills are preferred.
• Proven background of working in a complex banking or financial services organization.
• CAMS qualification a plus.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

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.