Job Description

We're seeking a future team member for the role of SAR Investigator (Senior Specialist, SAR Investigations) to join the Fraud Investigations Team (FIT) within Financial Crimes Legal Investigations. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL

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

• Investigate incidents involving Fraud and other related financial crimes, as required under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and USA PATRIOT Act, focusing on fraudulent check and ACH activity, as well as suspicious money order activity.
• Recommend and draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), to be filed by BNY with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and document decisions not to file SARs.
• Conduct comprehensive research, create well-organized case files, and draft timely, well-written SARs and No SARs that follow FinCEN regulations and internal guidance.
• Demonstrate strong and consistent attention to detail, along with an ability to work efficiently and handle tight deadlines.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with managers and fellow investigators.

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies preferred.
• 3-5 years of total work experience preferred.
• Experience working for a financial institution on AML/KYC/anti-fraud related projects, ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) or ACFE (Association or Certified Fraud Examiners) credentials, and/or 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.