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BNY · 2 hours ago

Director, Managing Counsel- Banking Financial Crimes

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

BNY is a leading global financial services company that influences nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. They are seeking a Director, Managing Counsel for their Financial Crimes Legal Investigations Team, responsible for providing legal advice on anti-money laundering laws, managing outside counsel, and supporting investigative units.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Providing timely legal advice and assistance to Financial Crimes Compliance, Risk and business partners on matters related to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, the USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, the European anti-money laundering directives (AMLD) and other global equivalents

Reviewing, interpreting, and advising on relevant laws and industry best practices pertaining to anti-money laundering including emerging regulatory changes

Reviewing investigative work and otherwise supporting the Company’s investigative units, including Enforcement & Investigations, AML Transaction Monitoring Team, and Financial Crimes Legal Investigations Team

Engaging and managing outside counsel and consultants on Financial Crimes-related matters

Escalating legal and regulatory risk to senior management

Participating in internal governance committees and policy-making bodies

Qualification

Anti-Money LaunderingLegal ComplianceFinancial Crimes ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementLicensed AttorneyRegulatory Knowledge

Required

A licensed attorney in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction

The ability to concisely present factual and legal issues to myriad audiences and provide sound and succinct recommendations to senior leaders is essential

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are important as is a knowledge of issues impacting the banking and financial services industry

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment