Job Description

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 and champions of inclusion, 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.



We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Sanctions Investigations to join our Global Sanctions Compliance team. This role is in London.



Risk and Compliance provide risk and compliance services across all BNY businesses including the following groups: Risk Management, Compliance, Global Corporate Security, Information Risk Management and Global Business Continuity. Risk Management oversees and delivers risk services and ensures new business risks are reviewed and approved. Compliance helps ensure BNY businesses maintain appropriate processes to comply with applicable laws, regulations, BNY policies and ethics. In EMEA, Compliance is split into four pillars; Business Compliance, Compliance Testing, Anti-Financial Crime and Architecture and Governance. Business Compliance provide the second line of defense on compliance and regulatory issues for all lines of business, assisting the business through regulatory requirements, best practices and regulatory relationships.



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


Review and action OFAC, OFSI and EU economic sanctions alert escalations Conduct investigations review, action, and approval of complete write ups of alert disposition rationale and/or requests for additional information and documentation pertinent to alert dispositions Collaborate with internal business partners as needed on complex transaction alerts and fact patterns, sanctions restrictions and their application depending on jurisdictional touchpoints Accountable for supporting the Bank in making informed decisions and judgments about any sanctions-related legal, regulatory, or reputation risks




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


Bachelors degree or higher accreditation Work experience within Financial Services, Audit, and/or Compliance is required. Subject matter expert knowledge of Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations as well as knowledge of non-U.S. regulations related to sanctions Strong analytical, critical thinking, verbal, and written communication skills




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America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025 World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025 "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025




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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.





BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.