Financial Crime Compliance Testing Officer – Vice President

BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Financial Crime Compliance Testing Officer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role involves executing compliance testing plans, managing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to U.S. banking laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in BSA/AML compliance, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work. This innovative firm offers a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, empowering you to thrive in your career while supporting your personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible global resources

Generous paid leaves

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. banking laws with emphasis on BSA/AML and sanctions.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing Compliance Testing and Monitoring plans.
• Execute annual Compliance Testing plan and prepare reports.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and communicate findings.

Skills

U.S. banking laws and regulations

BSA/AML compliance

Sanctions laws and regulations

Anti-tax evasion laws

Anti-bribery and corruption laws

Data analysis skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

CAMS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Financial Crime Compliance Testing Officer – Vice President

BNY Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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.

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 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 products in a timely and efficient manner.
• Highly motivated and able 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 is a plus.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal