Business Sanctions Controller

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Sanctions Manager to join our Wealth Services Platform, within the BNY Pershing team. This role is located in Manchester.

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

• Responsible for Sanctions monitoring and screening for the BNY Pershing EMEA business
• Managing a small team
• Working with the wider BNY group on required Sanctions Reporting & Compliance
• Various KYC & AML tasks as needed 
   

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

• Proven experience of Sanctions monitoring to include a wide range of incident management
• Experience of Sanctions procedure production/review/amendment
• In depth knowledge of AML/Sanctions legislation to include UK Treasury and OFAC, Money Laundering Regs, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and JMLSG Guidance.
• Ideally ACAMS Qualified
• Choicepoint, Actimise and Lexis Nexis experience (or similar)
• Can analyze existing & proposed legislation to determine impact on the firm and recommend appropriate response
• Can analyze business queries as they relate to AML issues and provide practical alternatives / solutions
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Extensive years of financial services work experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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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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