SAR Investigator (Senior Associate, SAR Investigations)
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of SAR Investigator (Senior Associate, SAR Investigations) to join the Fraud Investigations Team (FIT) within Financial Crimes Legal Investigations. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) or Lake Mary, FL (Hybrid).
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Investigate incidents involving Fraud and other related financial crimes, as required under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and USA PATRIOT Act, focusing on fraudulent check and ACH activity, as well as suspicious money order activity.
- Recommend and draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), to be filed by BNY with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and document decisions not to file SARs.
- Conduct comprehensive research, create well-organized case files, and draft timely, well-written SARs and No SARs that follow FinCEN regulations and internal guidance.
- Demonstrate strong and consistent attention to detail, along with an ability to work efficiently and handle tight deadlines.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with managers and fellow investigators.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
- Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies preferred.
- 3-5 years of total work experience preferred.
- Experience working for a financial institution on AML/KYC/anti-fraud related projects, ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) or ACFE (Association or Certified Fraud Examiners) credentials, and/or intelligence work in the private or public sector, is preferred.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
- Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
- Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
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.
