SAR Reviewer (Vice President, SAR Investigations II)

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
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 SAR Reviewer (Vice President, SAR Investigations II) to join our Fraud Investigations Team (FIT). This role is located in Lake Marry, FL or Pittsburgh, PA - HYBRID.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies preferred.
7-10 years of total work experience preferred.
Experience working for a financial institution on AML/ KYC/ anti-fraud related projects and/or ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) certification and intelligence work in the private or public sector, is preferred.
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

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.

Guiding a team of investigators in the review of incidents involving Fraud and other related financial crimes, in accordance with priorities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Reviewing and approving Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filed by BNY Mellon with FinCEN, as well as decisions not to file SARs.
Ensuring that FIT Investigators are conducting comprehensive research, creating well-organized case files, and drafting timely, error-free and well-written SARs and No SARs that follow FinCEN regulations and internal guidance.
Strong and consistent attention to detail, along with an ability to work efficiently and handle tight deadlines, are critical skills for this demanding role.
This team member must also effectively communicate and develop relationships with senior colleagues and collaborate with them on investigations.
The team member will be expected to apply an understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the USA PATRIOT Act to the banking products and services offered by the organization.