Specialist, Compliance & Control (AML Surveillance Transaction Monitoring)

BNY Mellon•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist, Compliance & Control (SPE) to join our Financial Crimes Compliance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Conduct transaction-based investigations involving potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes. Investigations will require research, analysis of transactional data, well-written narratives, and ability to leverage multiple bank applications Leverage bank systems/applications when searching for signs of suspicious activity and evaluating internal party or external party AML risk Analyze high volume of transactional data while identifying potential suspicious activity through behaviors of detecting patterns/trends, inconsistencies in KYC or other potential AML key risks Support the firm’s Global Anti-Money Laundering program including providing thorough investigations for Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) consideration. Under supervision, complete and submit Incident Reports following the conclusion of alert investigations, as applicable Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to perform effective risk-based sampling methodology and research Contribute to the achievement of team objectives 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 #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom [https://www.bny.com/corporate/global/en/about-us/newsroom.html] & BNY LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bnyglobal/posts/?feedView=all] 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 Our Benefits and Rewards: 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required
1 - 3 years of total work experience preferred.
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.
Experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Monitoring and/or investigations desired

Nice To Haves

ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification and intelligence work in the private or public sector, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct transaction-based investigations involving potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes. Investigations will require research, analysis of transactional data, well-written narratives, and ability to leverage multiple bank applications
Leverage bank systems/applications when searching for signs of suspicious activity and evaluating internal party or external party AML risk
Analyze high volume of transactional data while identifying potential suspicious activity through behaviors of detecting patterns/trends, inconsistencies in KYC or other potential AML key risks
Support the firm’s Global Anti-Money Laundering program including providing thorough investigations for Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) consideration.
Under supervision, complete and submit Incident Reports following the conclusion of alert investigations, as applicable
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to perform effective risk-based sampling methodology and research
Contribute to the achievement of team objectives

Benefits

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.
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.

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