Overview

BNY Mellon overview

For over 235 years, Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has been at the center of the global financial markets, providing the world’s leading institutions the tools, capabilities, and services to be distinctive investors. We power individuals and institutions to succeed in the global economy providing investment management, investment services and wealth management. With a dedicated business presence on six continents and in 35 countries, BNY Mellon delivers global scale at the local level. The Global Delivery Centre in Wroclaw is a growing location, predominately providing support services to BNY Mellon entities in the areas of fund accounting, investment operations and technology.  Our organizational culture stands on solid values – Integrity, Strength in Diversity, Passion for Excellence and Courage to Lead. Our guiding principles drive us to always do what’s right, helping everyone feel included on the way, to take the risks necessary to lead and get things done

Team overview

The AML/KYC/Prevention department is responsible for research, prepare and review basic and complex risk profiles for clients that vary in risk and complexity (initiate the risk assessment of the investors, initiate the ongoing due diligence of investors). It is also maintaining the shareholder register of all the investors throughout the entire relationship of these investors within the funds which BNY Mellon administers like open new investor accounts, create, and maintain investor static data etc. We have a range of roles from Senior to Lead level open right now in this department.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and reviewing of AML / KYC documents pertaining to BNYM Client’s
• Risk assessment and due diligence of the TA investors
• Pro-actively formulate proposals to improve systems, procedures, reporting and contribute to updates to monitoring policies via providing feedback
• Assistance with the process of defining and documenting transaction monitoring deliveries
• Creating and marinating data for brokers in the TA platforms
• Preparing and reviewing reports for clients and investors through the appropriate and dedicated TA platforms

• Carrying out AML Investor account reviews, AML application, financial sanction screenings and independent research
• Performing anti-money laundering checks in line with AML policies and procedures.
• Interacting with BNY Mellon’s clients and with their investors
• Reviewing anti money laundering regulations with investors and clients
• Signing off Investor AML files to ensure they are completed to the required standard
• Providing periodic reports and feedback to Compliance and Senior Management

Requirements

• Min. 3 years’ experience in Financial Services, preferably in brokerage, accounting, fraud or law
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on Excel. Proven customer service skills. Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Extensive research skills to aid in establishing and/or validating required information and documentation
• Interest in the AML/KYC Laws and Regulations
• Understanding of typical legal structures including hedge funds, special purpose vehicles, partnerships, trusts, and charities
• Familiarity with public sources of information across most jurisdictions (stock exchanges, regulators, company registers)
• Experience in working to tight deadlines, with an ability to multi-task and to work calmly under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy and professionalism
• English fluency required
• The role will require engagement with a broad cross section of the business and the broader BNY Mellon organization

Our offer

We provide clearly defined, transparent development pathways to help you grow both personally and professionally. The benefits we offer to you were carefully selected to build your comfort of working and help you reach your personal goals

• Full time contract of employment
• City Centre locations close to main railway station and flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits package, including life and medical insurance, health screening, fitness discount program, employee assistance program
• Award-winning Wellbeing Program supporting you with your unique health and wellbeing needs
• Pension scheme
• On-site childcare and a parental buddy program
• Exciting opportunities for career and global mobility
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Employee Referral Program
• Recognition programs 
• A multitude of opportunities to get involved in charity projects and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Employer Description:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.