Vice President, EMEA Financial Crime Compliance Testing

Vice President, EMEA Financial Crime Compliance TestingPlease read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Role: Vice President, EMEA Financial Crime Compliance Testing at BNY. This role is part of the EMEA Financial Crime Compliance Testing Team within 2LOD Risk and Compliance – Independent Review and Assurance Group, located in Manchester, UK.ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning and executing the Annual Testing Program, acting as delegate for the Testing Manager/Team Leader on ad-hoc assignments as needed.Lead and conduct reviews efficiently within established timelines, following the Global Methodology Standard and Annual Testing Plan.Build and develop expertise in relevant business processes, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to assigned compliance reviews.Design and perform tests to assess compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, verifying control processes align with requirements.Coordinate and participate in all review phases—planning, fieldwork, walkthroughs, testing—while maintaining clear and thorough documentation.Analyze business processes and risks; train and support team members on assigned reviews, methodology, and system use.Communicate issues clearly in writing and verbally to stakeholders; facilitate corrective action plans and validate remediation efforts.Prepare high-quality reports and presentation materials for management and stakeholders.Use MS Office and BNY’s proprietary AI tools for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.Record all testing activities in Risk and Compliance Testing system.Escalate issues promptly and propose remediation solutions.Manage multiple priorities, take ownership of tasks, and ensure accuracy and timely completion.Collaborate actively within the team, build strong stakeholder relationships across three lines of defense, and represent the testing team in internal and client meetings.Participate in team and departmental projects.Ensure compliance with all BNY corporate policies and training requirements.Champion and promote the use of BNY’s proprietary AI tools to improve testing accuracy and operational efficiency.Draft risk narratives, identify control gaps, and streamline stakeholder communications.Qualifications and ExpectationsEducation: Preferred secondary/university degree in Business, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., CISI, IMC, CFA, IAPP) are advantageous.Experience: Financial industry experience, compliance & risk experience, compliance testing, control testing, and/or internal audit, ideally at a large bank, financial institution, public accounting firm, or regulatory body.Experience building AI solutions and automating control testing is preferred.Proven track record of managing compliance testing or audit processes independently and under tight deadlines.Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, collate, and distill relevant information.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex issues succinctly.Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and proactively manage challenges.Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the Three Lines of Defense.Sound risk awareness and ability to apply outcome-focused regulation while understanding commercial pressures.Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.Ability to train and mentor junior team members on compliance testing methodologies and systems.Aptitude for problem-solving, critical thinking, and developing practical solutions.Subject Matter Expert in Financial Crime regulatory requirements with strong Financial Crime audit or compliance experience. Knowledge of global and jurisdictional Financial Crime regimes is an added advantage. xpwpeyx Additional InformationSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalBNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.