Vice President, Quality Assurance Team Lead – Sanctions Ops

BNY Mellon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company based in Manchester is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Lead to oversee a team of 4-6. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in operations and global economic sanctions, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. The role is based on-site and focuses on enhancing quality processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible global resources

Generous paid leaves

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in operations and global economic sanctions.
• Prior hands-on experience with Payment and Sanctions Screening environments.
• Managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Quality Assurance team in Manchester of 4-6 people.
• Establish metrics to track Quality Assurance performance.
• Analyze results and identify opportunities for remediation.
• Assist in resolving issues identified during the Quality Assurance process.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Operational Efficiency

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Quality Assurance Team Lead – Sanctions Operations

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success.As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Quality Assurance Team Lead – Sanctions Operationsto join our Sanctions Operations (Global Operations) team. This role is located in Manchester, UK – On site.

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

• Lead a Quality Assurance team in Manchester of between 4-6 people
• Establish metrics to track and report on the performance of the Quality Assurance process
• Analyze results from Quality Assurance process, review potential errors and trending, conducting root cause analysis, and identify opportunities for short term and long term (strategic) remediation
• Assist management in the resolution of issues identified during the Quality Assurance process
• Lead the Digital Strategy making efficiencies by utilising the Digital Tools available
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to new trends as global economic sanctions evolve

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years’ experience in the industry, including operations & global economic sanctions
• Prior hands-on experience with Payment and Sanctions Screening environments
• Ability to use Digital Tools to implement efficiencies
• Managerial experience is preferred

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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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