AML / SAR Investigator

BNY Mellon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking an AML / SAR Investigator to join their Legal team in Manchester. The role involves conducting thorough investigations, drafting recommendations, and collaborating with internal departments. Successful candidates will have proven experience in AML projects and investigative skills, contributing to compliance and legal standards within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible global resources and tools

Generous paid leaves, including volunteer time

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/KYC/anti-fraud related projects.
• Proven track record managing complex investigations.
• Knowledge of Tax Evasion and Market Abuse investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive investigations and analyze transaction data.
• Draft recommendations to Money Laundering Reporting Officers.
• Support special AML or financial crimes projects.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering

Transactional Monitoring

Correspondent Banking

Wire Transfer

Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies

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.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role ofAML / SAR Investigator

to join our Legal team. This role is located in Manchester.

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

• Conducting comprehensive investigations, including analysing transaction data and open source research
• Working cooperatively with internal departments such as Legal, Compliance and Corporate Security to obtain and analyse necessary information related to investigations
• Drafting timely, error-free and well-written recommendations to Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) in line with Corporate Policy and local reporting requirements
• Ensuring a comprehensive and well-organized case file
• Escalating activity to Legal and Compliance for potential customer relationship closures or other actions
• Supporting special AML or other financial crimes projects

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking an experienced Investigator in Correspondent Banking, Wire Transfer, Transactional Monitoring, and Anti-Money Laundering with a proven track record of managing from straight forward to complex investigations.

Additional requirements for the role:

• Knowledge/experience of Tax Evasion, Market Abuse, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption investigations
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies preferred
• Experience working for a financial institution on AML/ KYC/ anti-fraud related projects
• ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) certification or equivalent
• Intelligence work in the private or public sector

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.