Senior Specialist - Transaction Monitoring Investigator
Bny
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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist – Transaction Monitoring Investigator to join our Financial Crime Compliance team. This role is located in Manchester.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Conduct timely investigation of transaction monitoring alerts and high‑risk client reviews, ensuring full compliance with internal processes and controls.
- Maintain accurate records of all investigations and reviews, escalating issues or suspicious activity reports (SARs) as required.
- Support and guide Level 1 investigators, reviewing escalations and collaborating with business partners throughout investigations.
- Monitor and help improve the effectiveness of transaction monitoring systems, participating in related meetings, workshops, and ad‑hoc projects.
- Ensure adherence to corporate policies, promptly reporting any regulatory breaches, risk changes, or control issues.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Strong investigative mindset with excellent analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload, communicating effectively in writing and verbally with stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of payments, fund transfers, and industry payment platforms; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with AML transaction surveillance systems (manual or automated) preferred, plus familiarity with risk management principles.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience and demonstrated attention to detail and problem‑solving capability.
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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.
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