Senior Vice President, Counsel, Financial Crimes
Company: BNY Mellon
Location: Lake Mary
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a
leading global financial services company at the center of the
world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s
investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000 employees
bring the power of their perspective to the table to create
solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and
people everywhere. We continue to be a leader in the industry,
awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive
workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help
make money work for the world. This is what LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Counsel to join
our Financial Crimes Legal team. This role is located in
Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL – HYBRID In this role, you’ll make
an impact in the following ways: Providing timely legal advice and
assistance to Financial Crimes Compliance, Risk and business
partners on matters related to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of
2020, the USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, the European
anti-money laundering directives (AMLD) and other global
equivalents Reviewing, interpreting, and advising on relevant laws
and industry best practices pertaining to anti-money laundering
Reviewing investigative work and otherwise supporting the Company’s
investigative units, including Enforcement & Investigations, AML
Transaction Monitoring Team, and Financial Crimes Legal
Investigations Team Escalating legal and regulatory risk to senior
management Participating in internal governance committees To be
successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: A licensed
attorney in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the
position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in-house
counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction. 3-7 years of
total work experience as a qualified attorney is preferred. The
ability to concisely present factual and legal issues to myriad
audiences and provide sound and succinct recommendations to senior
leaders is essential. Experience working in AML/KYC/financial
crimes groups at a financial institution or with a law firm, or as
a public prosecutor, is preferred Strong interpersonal and
communication skills are important as is a knowledge of issues
impacting the banking and financial services industry. At BNY, our
culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: America’s
Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024 World’s Most Admired
Companies, Fortune 2024 Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate
Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024 Best Places to Work for
Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024 “Most
Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024 Dow Jones
Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability,
2024 Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023 Our Benefits and
Rewards: BNY 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, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and
your family through moments that matter. BNY is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial
and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected
Veterans.
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