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Specialist, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/KYC Representative
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/KYC Representative to join our Sanctions and SAR Control team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Prepares detailed risk profiles for complex clients and conducts periodic reviews of client profiles for renewal.
- May provide guidance to AML/KYC/Prevention support staff.
- Gathers information from independent research, online tools or directly from the relationship manager or client in order to populate risk profiles for new or existing clients.
- Performs due diligence to ensure accuracy of information.
- Reviews profiles for renewal process.
- Reviews work of others.
- Uses developed communication skills to engage in routine conversations with internal stakeholders and complex external clients in order to support an accurate data-gathering process and resolve any open issues.
- Reviews standard profiles that have been flagged and escalated for additional review through QSS real time scans or escalated OFAC Sanctions alerts received on transactional reviews.
- Provides guidance to less experienced AML/JKYC/Prevention support staff.
- No direct reports.
- Provides guidance to less experienced AML/JKYC/Prevention support staff.
- Responsible for the quality and completion of own work.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience
- Experience in brokerage, accounting, fraud or law preferred.
- Prior hands-on experience working with Microsoft Office applications
- Open and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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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.
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