Vice President, Compliance & Control II

BNY Mellon; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President for Sanctions Investigations to join their Global Sanctions Compliance team in London. This role involves reviewing and escalating sanctions alerts, conducting thorough investigations, and collaborating with internal teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial services, compliance, and a deep understanding of OFAC regulations. Join a company recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to inclusivity, where you can make a meaningful impact in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing programs

Flexible resources

Paid leaves

Volunteer time

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services, Audit, or Compliance.
• Expertise in OFAC regulations and knowledge of non-U.S. sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Review and escalate OFAC, OFSI, and EU economic sanctions alerts.
• Conduct investigations and approve alert dispositions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Expertise in OFAC regulations

Knowledge of non-U.S. sanctions regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Higher qualification

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, our 50,000+ employees bring their perspectives to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities, and people worldwide.

We are recognized as a top innovator and an inclusive workplace. Through our talents and ideas, we help make money work for the world. This is #LifeAtBNY.

We’re seeking a Vice President, Sanctions Investigations, to join our Global Sanctions Compliance team in London (Hybrid working model).

Risk and Compliance provide essential services across all BNY businesses, including Risk Management, Compliance, Global Corporate Security, Information Risk Management, and Global Business Continuity. Risk Management oversees risk services and reviews new business risks. Compliance ensures adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and ethics, with pillars focused on Business Compliance, Compliance Testing, Anti-Financial Crime, and Architecture and Governance.

In this role, you will:

1. Review and action OFAC, OFSI, and EU sanctions alert escalations.
2. Conduct investigations, review, and approve alert disposition rationales and requests for additional information.
3. Collaborate with internal partners on complex transaction alerts, sanctions restrictions, and jurisdictional considerations.
4. Support the bank in making informed decisions regarding sanctions-related legal, regulatory, or reputational risks.

To be successful, you should have:

1. A bachelor’s degree or higher accreditation.
2. Experience in Financial Services, Audit, or Compliance.
3. Expert knowledge of OFAC regulations and non-U.S. sanctions regulations.
4. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Our culture is recognized through awards such as:

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

Our Benefits and Rewards include competitive compensation, benefits, wellbeing programs, flexible resources, and generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, supporting your health, resilience, and financial goals.