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Role Overview
We are excited to invite a future team member to join us as a Vice President, EMEA Financial Crime Compliance Testing (Investment Management) within our EMEA Financial Crime Compliance Testing Team. This role is based in Manchester, UK.
As the Vice President, you will lead and conduct testing reviews related to BNY's businesses and operational processes. Your mission? To ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies, all while working with minimal guidance and managing all phases of testing reviews.
Key Responsibilities
In this impactful role, you will:
* Assist in planning and executing the Annual Testing Program, stepping in as a delegate for the Testing Manager/Team Leader when needed.
* Lead and conduct reviews efficiently, adhering to the Global Methodology Standard and Annual Testing Plan.
* Build expertise in relevant business processes, policies, and regulatory requirements.
* Design and perform tests to assess compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
* Coordinate all review phases—planning, fieldwork, walkthroughs, testing—while maintaining thorough documentation.
* Analyze business processes and risks; train and support team members on reviews and methodologies.
* Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and facilitate corrective action plans.
* Prepare high-quality reports and presentation materials for management.
* Utilize MS Office and BNY’s proprietary AI tools for data analysis and reporting.
* Record all testing activities in the Risk and Compliance Testing system.
* Escalate issues promptly and propose effective remediation solutions.
* Manage multiple priorities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
* Collaborate actively within the team and build strong stakeholder relationships.
* Participate in team and departmental projects.
* Champion the use of BNY’s proprietary AI tools to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency.
Expectations
To thrive in this role, we are looking for candidates who possess:
* Education: A preferred degree in Business, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
* Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., CISI, IMC, CFA, IAPP certifications) are a plus.
* Experience in Compliance & Risk, compliance testing, control testing, or internal audit, ideally in a large bank or financial institution.
* Proven ability to manage compliance testing or audit processes independently.
* Strong analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
* Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands.
* Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across the Three Lines of Defense.
* Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
* Aptitude for problem-solving and critical thinking.
* Subject Matter Expertise in Financial Crime regulatory requirements.
Why BNY?
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here are just a few of our recent accolades:
* 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. 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. Enjoy generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, to support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - We welcome applications from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.