Bring your ideas. Make history.BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what#LifeAtBNYMellonis all about. We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Global Financial Crimes (BSA/AML) & Sanctions Audit - Project Leader to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in Pittsburgh or Lake MaryIn this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Lead or participate in delivering complex financial crime (AML) and sanctions audits. Lead or participate in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit assignments - this will require consideration of complex, judgemental business processes and decisions.Strong project management expertise and attention to detail.Coach younger colleagues, review their work, and give meaningful feedback.Identify meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, challenging management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified.Prepare and vet draft audit reports with stakeholders.Follow-up of audit actions and where necessary testing their implementation.Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders and participate in Continuous Monitoring activities.Act as a subject matter expert for Internal Audit on financial crime Contributes to the development of the annual audit plan.Maintain up to date knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirements for KYC, Sanctions, Transaction Surveillance and Anti-Bribery & CorruptionCarry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.Represents Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees.To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following: 7-10 years' experience working in financial services or banking, within Third Line Internal Audit or Second Line Risk or Compliance TestingStrong experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions related processes. Experience in Financial Crime Audit preferred.Knowledge of US laws rules and regulations such as Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA Patriot Act and OFAC.Strong communication, influencing skills and confident in communicating with stakeholders both internal and external both written and verbal with the ability to influence at a senior level.Substantial operations, conduct and governance understanding and exposure.In depth knowledge of audit methodologiesStrong working knowledge and experience in Financial Crime and awareness of key regulatory focus from regulatorsStrong Financial Crime risk and control mindsetSelf-starter with a high degree of self-sufficiencyExcellent planning, co-ordination, organization, and presentation skillsThrives in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to changeStrong knowledge and use of Excel and other Microsoft software – PowerPoint, Word, VisioStrong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including with colleagues remotelyIdeally educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience and have completed a recognized relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. CIA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA, CAMS), but not essentialAt BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards: Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast CompanyHuman Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality IndexCDP's Climate Change 'A List'Forbes Blockchain 50 Our Benefits: BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
