Senior Specialist, AML Investigator

BNY is seeking a Senior Specialist, AML Investigator to lead complex financial crime investigations across our global portfolio. In this role, you will analyze transactional and client activity, review alerts from monitoring systems, and document findings in clear, defensible investigative reports. You'll partner with compliance, legal, and business teams to escalate high-risk cases, support exams and audits, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

At BNY, you'll join a culture of integrity, innovation, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow your expertise in AML and advanced financial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex AML investigations into suspicious transactions and client activity
• Review alerts and cases from monitoring systems, documenting findings and outcomes
• Prepare clear, well-supported investigative reports for internal and regulatory use
• Escalate high-risk cases and recommend appropriate risk mitigation actions
• Collaborate with compliance, legal and business units to resolve AML issues
• Stay current on AML laws, regulations and typologies impacting global markets
• Support exam and audit requests by providing analysis and documentation
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiencies in AML investigation workflows
• Assist with training and mentoring junior investigators
• Ensure all work complies with BNY policies and regulatory expectations

Required Skills

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigation
• Transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Actimize, Mantas)
• Case management and documentation
• Knowledge of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, and global sanctions
• Financial statement and account activity analysis
• Suspicious Activity Report (SAR/STR) drafting
• Data analysis and Excel proficiency
• Report writing and presentation
• Risk assessment and root-cause analysis
• Regulatory exam and audit support