Chief Financial Crimes Compliance Officer

3 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION Full time

At The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, we empower our employees to grow and succeed in a dynamic environment. As a leading global financial institution, we play a pivotal role in the world's financial system, touching nearly % of the world's investible assets every day. Our diverse team of ,+ employees brings their unique perspectives to create innovative solutions that benefit businesses, communities, and individuals worldwide.

We continue to lead the industry as a top destination for innovators and an inclusive workplace, recognized for our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Through our collaborative approach and cutting-edge ideas, we help make money work for the world, aligning with our mission at LifeAtBNY.

We are seeking a seasoned expert to fill the role of Chief Financial Crimes Compliance Officer - Head of EMEA Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ASA) Legal, as well as the International Suspicious Activity Response Team (I-SART). This position is based in Manchester or London, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

In this critical role, you will drive impact through:

  • Leading and providing guidance, training, and leadership to a team of I-SART professionals responsible for investigating potential money laundering and other suspicious activities in EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions.
  • Providing timely legal advice and support to Financial Crimes Compliance, risk, and business partners on matters related to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), European anti-money laundering directives (AMLD), USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC / OFSI / EU sanctions regulations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and other global equivalents.
  • Reviewing, interpreting, and advising on relevant laws and industry best practices pertaining to sanctions, anti-bribery, and corruption, as well as AML.
  • Reviewing and advising on sanctions, AML, and anti-corruption language in contracts, attestation letters, and reliance letters.
  • Assisting Sanctions Compliance in responding to any OFSI or OFAC requests or other global equivalents.
  • Advising on select special projects arising from the administration of the global AML program.
  • Oversight of outside counsel advice (including timeliness and quality) on major deliverables.
  • Frequent and timely reporting/escalation to senior management to ensure they are kept informed of all matters of moderate to high, or else increasing, legal and regulatory risk.
  • Assisting with responses to any global regulatory exams and other relevant inquiries, as well as internal audits.
  • Participating in internal governance committees.
  • Informal knowledge-sharing within the legal team.

To excel in this role, we seek a candidate with extensive relevant work experience, potentially including a law firm and/or a legal department of a financial institution or regulator. Experience practicing law in areas like economic sanctions, anti-corruption, and related fields is preferred, although strong candidates with lesser experience will be considered. Proven ability and desire to lead and manage a team of professionals are essential requirements.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Familiarity with current global legal, regulatory, and market trends and initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of the financial services and banking industry and regulation.
  • Experience interacting with regulators and/or industry bodies.
  • Extensive experience of frequent interactions with legal and wider business/risk/compliance colleagues.

Other desirable skills and qualifications include:

  • Experience in and understanding of both common law and civil law legal systems.
  • High-level understanding of the global regulatory framework for financial institutions.

The estimated salary range for this role is £120,000 - £160,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous paid leave, access to global resources and tools, and a strong culture of excellence and pay-for-performance philosophy.

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