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About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Financial Crime Professional to step in as the Deputy to the MLRO for our Pershing Securities Limited (UK) and Pershing Securities International Limited (Ireland) entities. In this dynamic role, you will lead Financial Crime Compliance coverage for our Markets line of business. Your expertise will ensure effective identification, mitigation, and reporting of financial crime risks in a fast-paced, complex environment. This position is based in our vibrant Manchester office .
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of escalation for internal/external stakeholders, covering the MLRO’s SMF17/PCF52 responsibilities in their absence.
* Serve as the FCC Officer for Markets, providing proactive and pragmatic advisory on financial crime risks across Markets activities.
* Deliver timely, accurate advice on AML/CTF, sanctions, and other financial crime risks to stakeholders within Pershing EMEA, Markets, and CCM.
* Ensure financial crime controls operate effectively, particularly KYC and transaction monitoring, while supporting investigations and submitting SAR reports as needed.
* Lead product-risk assessments and Product Due Diligence (PDD), ensuring robust risk identification and control design.
* Review and provide FCCO approvals/escalations from Enterprise Onboarding (KYC) for Pershing EMEA, Markets, and CCM.
* Maintain local FCC procedures, systems, and controls, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements across EMEA.
* Produce high-quality KRI/KPI/MI for Board and senior management, translating data into actionable insights.
* Deliver targeted FCC training and awareness across Pershing EMEA and Markets, including role-based training for higher-risk activities.
* Provide leadership and support to members of the Pershing EMEA financial crime team.
What You’ll Bring
* Extensive experience in Financial Crime Compliance with demonstrable subject-matter expertise; prior exposure to Markets products/activities is strongly preferred.
* Deep knowledge of UK/EU AML/CTF, sanctions, and ABC frameworks; familiarity with global standards.
* Strong understanding of how Markets product structures and flows can drive financial crime risks and how to mitigate them.
* Investigative mindset with structured decision-making and high personal accountability.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills—able to be both a trusted advisor and an effective challenger.
* Data-savvy with the ability to interpret MI/KRIs and produce actionable insights.
* Strong leadership skills, capable of mentoring and developing colleagues.
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) and a background in Financial Crime/Compliance/Legal.
Our Benefits and Rewards
At BNY, we offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence. Enjoy access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster personal resilience, and achieve your financial goals as a valued member of our team. We also provide generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, to support you and your family through moments that matter.
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