Vice President, EMEA Financial Crime Compliance Testing

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company in Manchester is seeking a Vice President to oversee compliance testing. This role emphasizes leadership in financial crime testing and adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance and risk management, experience in the financial industry, and expertise in using AI technologies to enhance testing accuracy. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous paid leaves

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Financial industry experience in Compliance & Risk, compliance testing, and/or internal audit.
• Proven track record of managing compliance testing or audit processes independently.
• Subject Matter Expert in Financial Crime regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing the Annual Testing Program.
• Lead and conduct reviews efficiently within established timelines.
• Analyze business processes and risks; train team members on reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Secondary/university degree in Business, Compliance, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

BNY's proprietary AI tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a future team member for the role of (Vice President) to join our EMEA Financial Crime Compliance Testing Team within 2LOD Risk and Compliance - Independent Review and Assurance Group. This role is in Manchester, UK. The Vice President will lead and perform testing reviews related to BNY's businesses and operational processes. This role ensures adherence to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies in accordance with the Global Methodology Standard and the Annual Testing Plan for the assigned region or business unit. The incumbent will work with minimal guidance, managing all phases of testing reviews, communicating findings, and facilitating corrective actions to maintain regulatory and corporate compliance. The tester will work with a focus on Financial Crime testing, covering Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Tax Evasion, and will use BNY's proprietary AI tools to enhance assurance and testing reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing the Annual Testing Program, acting as delegate for the Testing Manager/Team Leader on ad-hoc assignments as needed.
• Lead and conduct reviews efficiently within established timelines, following the Global Methodology Standard and Annual Testing Plan.
• Build and develop expertise in relevant business processes, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to assigned compliance reviews.
• Design and perform tests to assess compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, verifying control processes align with requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in all review phases—planning, fieldwork, walkthroughs, testing—while maintaining clear and thorough documentation.
• Analyze business processes and risks; train and support team members on assigned reviews, methodology, and system use.
• Communicate issues clearly in writing and verbally to stakeholders; facilitate corrective action plans and validate remediation efforts.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentation materials for management and stakeholders.
• Use MS Office and BNY's proprietary AI tools for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Record all testing activities in Risk and Compliance Testing system; escalate issues promptly and propose remediation solutions.
• Manage multiple priorities, take ownership of tasks, and ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Collaborate within the team, build strong stakeholder relationships across three lines of defense, and represent the testing team in internal and client meetings.
• Participate in team and departmental projects and ensure compliance with all BNY corporate policies and training requirements.
• Champion the use of BNY's proprietary AI tools to improve testing accuracy, efficiency, and documentation quality.
• Draft risk narratives, identify control gaps, and streamline stakeholder communications to accelerate reporting and control assessments.
• Promote adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred secondary/university degree in Business, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., CISI, IMC, CFA, IAPP) are advantageous.
• Experience: Financial industry experience in Compliance & Risk, compliance testing, control testing, and/or internal audit, ideally at a large bank, financial institution, public accounting firm, or regulatory body.
• Building AI solutions and automating control testing is preferred.
• Proven track record of managing compliance testing or audit processes independently and under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to identify, collate, and distill relevant information; excellent verbal and written communication to convey complex issues succinctly.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and proactively manage challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders across the Three Lines of Defense; sound risk awareness and the ability to apply outcome-focused regulation while understanding commercial pressures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to train and mentor junior team members on compliance testing methodologies and systems.
• Aptitude for problem-solving, critical thinking, and developing practical solutions.
• Subject Matter Expert in Financial Crime regulatory requirements with strong Financial Crime audit or compliance experience; knowledge of global and jurisdictional Financial Crime regimes is an added advantage.

Benefits and Culture

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees\' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company, we harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries. BNY is recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion. We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and a pay-for-performance philosophy, with flexible global resources and tools for personal and family life. This includes generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.

For more information about BNY's culture and awards, see the BNY Newsroom and LinkedIn pages. Examples of recent recognitions include Fortune: America\'s Most Innovative Companies (2025) and World\'s Most Admired Companies (2025), among others.