Senior Associate, Pershing Investigator
BNY MellonSenior Associate, Pershing AML Investigator
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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate, Pershing AML Investigator to join our Financial Crimes Compliance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Mitigate financial crimes risk through excellence in suspicious activity identification, investigations and reporting through compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and USA Patriot ACT.
- Conducts moderate to highly complex investigations involving potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes. Investigations will require in-depth research, analysis of transactional data, well-written narratives, and ability to leverage multiple bank platforms.
- Draft timely, error-free, high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that follow FinCEN regulations and guidance, and thoroughly document decisions not to file SARs.
- Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, ability to work independently, and handle tight deadlines with a robust caseload.
- Effectively communicate and develop relationships with leaders and collaborate to achieve 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.
- 3 + years of total work experience for a financial institution in an AML investigation function.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires hands on support and teamwork.
- Experience with Broker-Dealer, Registered Investment Adviser or regulatory agency preferred.
- Series 7 and 24 license preferred or willingness to obtain.
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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.
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