Senior Specialist, AML Investigator

BNY Mellon

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience needed.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in AML investigation within a financial institution required.
  • Proven ability to function in a fast-paced, collaborative environment necessary.
  • Experience with correspondent banking in financial services desired.
  • Preferably hold ACAMS or CFE certification and experience with AML/KYC projects.

Responsibilities

  • Mitigate financial crimes risk through effective identification and reporting of suspicious activity.
  • Conduct complex investigations into money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud.
  • Draft accurate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with FinCEN regulations.
  • Demonstrate strong judgement and attention to detail while managing a high-volume caseload.
  • Build relationships and communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Access to flexible global resources for personal and professional development.
  • Generous paid leave, including time for volunteering.
  • Health and wellness programs to support employee well-being.
  • Participation in 401(k) and insurance plans for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Specialist, AML Investigator

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, AML Investigator, to join our Financial Crimes Compliance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
  • Mitigate financial crimes risk through effective identification, investigation, and reporting of suspicious activity in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and USA PATRIOT ACT.
  • Conduct complex investigations involving potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes. Investigations will require in-depth research, analysis of transactional data (to include wire (domestic and international), ACH, check, and debit cards), well-written narratives, and ability to leverage multiple bank platforms.
  • Draft timely, accurate, and high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with FinCEN regulations and guidance, while clearly documenting decisions when SAR filing are not warranted.
  • Demonstrate strong judgement, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently under tight deadlines.
  • Build effective working relationships and communicate clearly with leadership and cross-functional partners to support team goals and investigative outcomes.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
  • Bachelors' degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • 1+ year of total work experience for a financial institution in an AML investigation function.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment through hands-on support and strong teamwork.
  • Experience in financial services with correspondent banking is desired.
  • Experience working for a financial institution on AML/ KYC/ anti-fraud related projects and/or ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification and intelligence work in the private or public sector, is preferred.


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 assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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