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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 Vice President/ Specialist, SAR Investigations to join our Financial Crimes Compliance team. This role is located in New York, NY, Lake Marry, FL or Pittsburgh, PA - HYBRID.

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

• Investigates suspicious activity as required under the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act, including AML/BSA issues and financial fraud.
• Responsible for the drafting of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), documenting decisions not to file SARs, and editing colleagues' SAR submissions.
• Conducts advanced and complex research and analysis of suspicious account activity, (focusing on insider abuse, financial fraud, and related AML/BSA issues), including all forms of funds transfers, open-source information (e.g., Internet and Lexis), closed source databases, and internal client information and account transaction databases.
• Compiles information and documents from a variety of sources to draft SAR reports.
• Analyses transaction data, research findings, and information received from the business and/or from the end customer or client, to ascertain whether transaction activity is suspicious or has a reasonable explanation,
• As a senior professional, applies a deep understanding of the products and services offered throughout the organization, as well as baseline and expected activity for such products and services, both on a general and a specific account basis to undertake significant investigations.
• Applies a strong understanding of the financial services industry and the commercial environment on a global basis in order to determine whether and why particular activity is suspicious and reportable.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the reporting requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIOT Act, and an understanding of the economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
• May participate with management to develop approaches, methods, and standards for the unit.

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies preferred.
• 5-7 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 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)
• , 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'

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 assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $64,000 and $110,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNYM total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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

BNY Mellon assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $64,000 and $120,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNYM total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.