Specialist, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/KYC
About The Position
BNY is seeking a Specialist, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/KYC to join its team in Lake Mary, Florida. The role prepares detailed risk profiles for complex clients, including clients with global requirements, and conducts periodic reviews for renewal. It gathers and verifies information through research and communication with relationship managers or clients, and supports accurate data collection and issue resolution through strong communication and client service. The Specialist reviews profiles escalated through QSS real-time scans or OFAC sanctions alerts arising from transaction reviews. The role conducts due diligence and prepares risk-mitigation narratives for politically exposed person (PEP) and adverse or negative media findings. It also performs independent research, maintains audit-ready workpapers, provides guidance to less experienced AML/KYC/Prevention staff, and helps drive the use of AI in an evolving environment. The position has no direct reports.
Requirements
- High school/secondary school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3–5 years of total work experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed risk profiles for complex clients and conduct periodic reviews for renewal.
- Populate risk profiles for clients with global requirements.
- Gather additional information through independent research, online tools, or directly from relationship managers or clients.
- Perform due diligence to verify the accuracy of information.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders and complex external clients to support accurate information gathering and resolve open issues.
- Review profiles flagged or escalated for additional review through QSS real-time scans or OFAC sanctions alerts from transactional reviews.
- Provide guidance to less experienced AML/KYC/Prevention support staff.
- Drive the use of AI and adapt to an evolving environment.
- Conduct due diligence and prepare detailed risk-mitigation narratives for PEP and adverse or negative media findings.
- Conduct independent research using reputable sources, subscription databases, and third-party tools to develop evidence-based assessments.
- Validate, document, and maintain audit-ready workpapers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Wellbeing programs.
- Paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
- 401(k) plan eligibility for eligible employees.
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
- Paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time, dependent on the position offered.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
