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BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With over 239 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/Know Your Client Manager II to join our Operations and Utilities – KYC team. This role is located in Poland (Wroclaw) – hybrid model.

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

• Manager to AML/KYC/Prevention staff.
• Actively works on his own and with the Team to assists with the research and completion of KYC Periodic Reviews. 
• Researches and gathers information on clients (internal and external). 
• Leverages online tools and independent research. 
• Collaborates directly with the relationship manager and other internal stakeholders, acts as SME and lead for the Team.
• The Specialist acts as go-between when clients are challenging or when KYC is not received in a timely manner and helps troubleshoot the Team’s difficult profiles. 
• Ensures adherence to Policies and added Jurisdictional requirements based on contracting legal entity at all times. 
• Communicates with internal stakeholders for information gathering purposes, as needed, to present ChoicePoint hits to Compliance or the Anti-Money laundering Oversight Committee.
• Assists with administrative tasks when applicable, and helps in reporting and oversight when needed by the Manager. 
• Drives the achievement of the team goals.
• This position does have direct reports. 
• The candidate must be able to work on their own initiative as well as leading a team.

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

• Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. –
• Experience in KYC, AML, fraud prevention and familiar with AML/KYC Laws and Regulations
• Experience in leading teams
• Needs strong communication skills (including writing skills at a high level). 
• Applicable local/regional licenses or certifications a plus.
• English fluency with excellent oral and written communication skills

Desirable skills:

• Highly motivated problem solver
• 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).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications 
• Experience in working to tight deadlines, with an ability to multi-task and to work under pressure.
• Experience with navigating internally within a large organization.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’
• Forbes Blockchain 50 

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.