What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specialist, AML Surveillance Transaction Monitoring position at BNY?
Job Description
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate, Compliance & Control to join our Financial Crimes Compliance AML Surveillance Transaction Monitoring team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
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.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
About The Team
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn
Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards
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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate, Compliance & Control to join our Financial Crimes Compliance AML Surveillance Transaction Monitoring team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Utilize transaction monitoring tools to identify, review, and escalate potentially suspicious activity including money laundering, terrorist financing, market manipulation, and fraud
- Perform Level 2 investigative reviews involving escalated transaction monitoring alerts, including analysis, research, documentation, and escalation decisioning
- Research transactional activity and document findings clearly and accurately
- Prepare well-supported written narratives and investigative documentation to support alert closure or escalation for Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) consideration
- Perform analysis related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements
- Complete all work with strong attention to detail, ensuring adherence to established procedures
- Complete investigations in a timely manner with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy
- Contribute to the identification of key risks and the preparation of associated reports
- With direct guidance, contribute to projects and program tasks to strengthen compliance and enhance the control environment
- Gain expertise in transaction monitoring and conduct risk-based reviews related to regulatory requirements and control gaps
- Contribute to the achievement of team objectives
- Bachelors’ degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- 3 - 5 years of total work experience preferred
- Subject matter expertise in financial crimes investigations involving digital assets, correspondent banking, securities (broker-dealer), institutional custody, and/or private wealth
- Financial Services, Audit, or Compliance background and/or experience with financial services compliance and/or experience with the assigned products, services or business lines/areas and the pertaining laws, regulations, and rules of relevant regulators preferred
- ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Moey Laundering Specialists) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification and / or intelligence work in the private or public sector, is a plus
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.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
About The Team
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn
Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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.