Sanctions Screening Analyst

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Sanctions Screening Analyst
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 around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Sanctions Screening Analyst to join our Sanctions team. This role is located in Manchester - hybrid.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Screen Payments/SWIFT Messages in accordance with Sanctions screening policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Review transactions against watchlist hits at Level 1 (Review) or Level 2 (Investigations) and refer / escalate for resolution in a timely manner.
Develop expertise SME knowledge of: (1) BNY’s payments infrastructure, (2) payment types and (3) applicable sanctions programmes implemented by regulators across the globe.
Develop an environment of continuous focus on quantifiable productivity and quality.
Identify and escalate issues in a prompt and timely manner which may impact clients.
Adopt best practices by partnering with other transaction processing teams.
Work closely within the team to ensure all the daily activities and checklists are completed in accordance with the Service Level Agreements.
Assists with administrative items where applicable and may provide guidance or training to less experienced support staff.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

1-3 years’ experience in back-office operations of a financial institution, fintech or alternative payment processing experience.
Prior experience and working knowledge of compliance/sanctions screening will be preferred (Working knowledge of SWIFT and international payment conventions and practices will be an advantage).
Strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively.
Strong PC skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn bespoke case management and investigations tools.
Flexibility with shift timing (i.e. 8am-4pm) may be required to support the business requirements and occasional paid overtime may be requested.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023