Global Head of KYC Implementation & Oversight, Financial Crimes Compliance

Global Head of KYC Implementation & Oversight, Financial Crimes Compliance 

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Global Head of KYC Implementation & Oversight, Financial Crimes Compliance to join our Financial Crimes Compliance team. This role is located in New York, New York

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

• Provide primary oversight and governance of the Global KYC Program as Co-Chair of the KYC Program Oversight Subcommittee. This global KYC governance and decision-making body facilitates senior management oversight of the systems, controls, and processes relating to all aspects of BNY’s KYC Program, including Global and Local Regulatory Requirements and covering all BNY lines of businesses. Additionally, has oversight into MIS related to KYC due diligence, risk and control management such as KRIs, KPIs and other metrics measuring program health/trending
• Support the Global Head of KYC Program Advisory and wider Global KYC Advisory Team by serving as the lead for all matters related to oversight and implementation of the Global KYC Program
• Serve as the lead in working with various lines of business, FCC, Global Sanctions and other bank functions in interpreting and implementing all aspects of the Global KYC Program, including, but not limited to, design and execution of enterprise-wide tactical and strategic solutions
• Oversight of KYC issue management and resolution inclusive of corrective actions, systemic enhancements to reduce impacts, and remedial activities
• Serve as a check-and-challenge to business and compliance proposals against the firm’s risk appetite
• Support the alignment of the Global KYC Program Advisory Team and the Global KYC Program with the primary operating platform, including serving as the primary FCC/KYC Advisory Implementation Lead for the Operations team that executes against KYC Policy for client onboarding, ongoing maintenance and offboarding. This includes:
• Assess and provide guidance and subject matter expertise on the client lifecycle initiatives being pursued by Operations
• Identify, design and support FCC client lifecycle initiatives for prioritization as part of the platform book of work planning
• Participate in senior management reporting on Operations and FCC initiatives
• Participate in Operations governance forum on KYC matters and changes  

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

• Bachelors degree or higher
• Ten (10) years of total experience is required, including 3 years of AML experience preferred
• An individual who can operate as an independent owner of the KYC Program Oversight Subcommittee including serving as the main point of contact, collaborator and lead in preparation, presentation, and chairing
• Demonstration of engagement with diverse teams across FCC, Operations, Technology and Lines of Business to deliver KYC programs including improvements and BAU challenges
• Must be detailed oriented, self-starter with a can-do attitude. Written and verbal skills are a must with ability to engage with Senior Stakeholders including presentations and running meetings. Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Be experienced at team leading and management 

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• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
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Our Benefits And Rewards:

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.

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

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $127,000 and $211,500 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and company- sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.