Global KYC Compliance and Advisory

Overview
Principal, Compliance and Control
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 238 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 #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Principal, Compliance and Control to join our Compliance Team. This role is located in Manchester/ Poole – HYBRID.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Serve as a KYC subject-matter expert (SME), including, but not limited to: AML name screening, customer and enhanced due diligence (CDD and EDD), politically exposed person (PEP) risk, and specialized due diligence programs (e.g., cannabis, virtual currency, cash-intensive businesses)
Assist manager in overseeing BNYM’s enterprise-wide KYC program enhancement plans and initiatives, including providing KYC policy and risk management subject-matter expertise, oversight and assistance to various teams involved with delivery of plan objectives
Responsible for oversight, implementation, and facilitation of change management control processes for KYC policy and requirement changes, including local regulatory requirements, impacting operations and the delivery of compliant KYC profiles
Collaborate with internal stakeholders from other functions to help coordinate KYC Policy implementation as a part of the overall compliance strategy. Leverage feedback to determine whether trainings address department findings and organizational need, and provide insight around the development of trainings

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Strong knowledge of US and EMEA financial crimes regulations and guidance
Proven knowledge of APAC financial crimes regulations and guidance
Excellent reporting writing and presentation skills
Strong knowledge and experience of working in a compliance and/or controlled function advisory role
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail

At 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 Company
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

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.

Employer Description:
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.