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SVP - EMEA Digital Assets Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory

Bny

Bny

Accounting & Finance, Compliance / Regulatory
London, UK
Posted on Dec 1, 2025
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At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Scope of the Role

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of EMEA Digital Assets Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory to join our Global Digital Assets Compliance team. This role is located in London and reports to the EMEA Digital Assets Compliance Director and is part of the EMEA Financial Crimes Compliance.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

  • Provide advice and challenge in relation to financial crimes digital assets legal and regulatory obligations and requirements under the financial crimes policy framework.
  • The role holder will be the advisory lead for financial crimes compliance in relation to all EMEA digital assets servicing and Product & Hub initiatives.
  • Providing 2nd line of defence review, challenge, and advice to support BNY's digital asset strategy keeping in compliance with financial crimes requirements.
  • Keep track of industry and regulatory trends in relation to digital assets, with a focus on financial crimes compliance regulatory developments and digital assets financial crimes typologies, advising the business on solutions to meet regulatory requirements e.g., Travel Rule / Crypto assets Transfers Regulation compliance solutions.
  • Provide financial crimes advice and guidance to the 1LOD on financial crime regulatory issues and application of policy to the LOBs, and customers in relation to digital assets.
  • Working as part of the Global Digital Assets Compliance team, review the scoping and impact analysis for financial crimes regulatory change impacting digital assets through MiCA, UK regulations and other upcoming regulatory changes affecting financial crimes regulations in EMEA.
  • Review and challenge business line and EMEA FCC digital assets policies, standards, and procedures, and provide ongoing review.
  • Review of new and modified digital assets products and services, advising on controls required to mitigate the financial crimes risks.
  • Review and challenge financial crimes related control documentation, in relation to transaction monitoring data lineage and sanctions surveys as they relate to digital assets / blockchain surveillance.
  • Contribute to projects, as delegated by the EMEA Financial Crimes Compliance Director for Digital Assets Compliance.
  • Contribute to overall financial crimes governance and represent the Financial Crimes Compliance on internal committees, as required, and at relevant external industry forums.
  • Work closely with EMEA MLROs in relation to financial crimes advice for digital assets and any local regulatory requirements in this area.
  • Work with US Financial Crimes Compliance on developing and enhancing global financial crimes policies and standards in relation to digital assets, training for 1LOD/2LOD, and other initiatives of common interest.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Law, Business or a related field (advanced degree or certification is a plus)
  • Extensive experience in compliance, Financial Crimes, risk management, or regulatory affairs, preferably within digital assets, fintech, or financial services.
  • Knowledge, experience and understanding of Blockchain technology, cryptoassets and trading services
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

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Here’s a few of our recent awards:

  • America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
  • World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
  • “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025


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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