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BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of VP Auditor AML & Sanctions to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in Pittsburgh or Lake Mary

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

• Participate in delivering complex and challenging Financial Crime and Sanctions audit assignments
• Lead or participate in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of Financial Crime audit assignments - this will require consideration of complex, judgmental business processes and decisions
• Identify meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, challenging management to develop appropriate remedial action to address the issues identified
• Work independently when leading projects and lead meetings with stakeholders.
• Prepare draft audit reports
• Follow-up of audit actions and where necessary testing their implementation.
• Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders and participate in Continuous Monitoring 
• Contributes to the development of the annual audit plan
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements 
• Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management
• Perform follow-up procedures on Internal Audit observations to ensure corrective actions have been appropriately implemented
• Represent Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees

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

• 5 – 7 years of strong experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions related processes. Experience in Financial Crime Audit preferred.
• Knowledge of US laws rules and regulations such as Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA Patriot Act and OFAC.
• Excellent in written and verbal communication incl working with stakeholders
• Relevant years relevant experience working in financial services or banking, within Third Line Internal Audit or Second Line Risk or Compliance Monitoring
• Proven track record in leading and delivering risk-based projects
• Good understanding of audit methodologies
• Good knowledge of Financial Crime regulatory and legislative requirements
• Proven record of strong communication skills and influencing skills
• Strong knowledge and use of Excel and other Microsoft software – PowerPoint, Word, Visio
• Excellent planning, co-ordination, organization, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including with colleagues remotely
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience and have completed a recognized relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. CIA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA, CAMS), but not essential

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’
• Forbes Blockchain 50 

Our Benefits: 

BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.