Vice President, SAR Investigations

BNY Mellon seeks a Vice President, SAR Investigations to lead complex anti-money laundering investigations within a global financial institution. Reporting into the Financial Crimes/AML function, you will manage a team conducting end-to-end Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) reviews, ensuring timely, accurate filings that meet U.S. and international regulatory standards. You will refine investigation methodologies, leverage data and analytics, advise stakeholders on financial crime risks, and present trends to senior leadership, while fostering a culture of integrity, strong controls, and continuous learning aligned with BNY's inclusive, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) investigations for complex global transactions.
• Manage a team of investigators, setting priorities, quality standards, and performance goals.
• Review and approve SAR filings to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and business lines on AML/Financial Crime issues and emerging risks.
• Develop and enhance SAR investigation methodologies, analytics, and case-management processes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and guide policy, procedure, and control enhancements.
• Present findings, trends, and metrics to senior management and regulators as needed.
• Mentor and develop staff, promoting a culture of integrity, control, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) investigations
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance
• Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations
• Financial crime and sanctions risk
• Case management systems (e.g., Actimize, Mantas, or similar)
• Data analysis and transaction monitoring
• Regulatory reporting and documentation
• Team leadership and people management
• Policy and procedure development
• Stakeholder and regulatory communication