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Senior Managing Counsel - Head of EMEA Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ASA) Legal and the International Suspicious Activity Response Team (I-SART)
to join our EMEA Legal team. This role is located in Manchester or London - hybrid. In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways: Managing and providing training, guidance and leadership to a team of I-SART professionals responsible for investigating potential money laundering and other suspicious activity in EMEA, APAC and LATAM; Providing timely legal advice and assistance to Financial Crimes Compliance, risk and business partners on matters related the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), the European anti-money laundering directives (AMLD), USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC / OFSI / EU sanctions regulations and other sanctions regimes, U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and other global equivalents; Reviewing, interpreting, and advising on relevant laws and industry best practices pertaining to sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and AML; Reviewing and advising on sanctions, AML and anti-corruption language in contracts, attestation letters and reliance letters; Assisting Sanctions Compliance respond to any OFSI or OFAC requests or other global equivalents; Advising with respect to select special projects arising from the administration of the global AML program; Oversight of outside counsel advice (including timeliness and quality) on major deliverables; Frequent and timely reporting/escalation to senior management to ensure they are kept abreast of all matters of moderate to high, or else increasing, legal and regulatory risk; Assisting with responses to any global regulatory exams and other relevant inquiries, and internal audits; Participating in internal governance committees; and Informal knowledge-sharing within the legal team. To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following: The successful candidate will have an extensive amount of relevant work experience, which may include a law firm and/or legal department of a financial institution or regulator. Experience practicing law in the areas of economic sanctions, anti-corruption and related areas is preferred, although strong candidates with lesser experience will be considered. Proven ability and desire to lead and manage a team of professionals is required. Other preferred experience includes: Familiarity with current global legal, regulatory and market trends and initiatives Strong knowledge of the financial services & banking industry and regulation; Experience of interactions with regulators and/or industry bodies; and Extensive experience of frequent interactions with legal and wider business/risk/compliance colleagues Other technical skills that although not necessary would be preferential: Experience in and understanding of both the common law and civil law legal systems; High-level understanding of the global regulatory framework for financial institutions 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.
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Senior Managing Counsel - Head of EMEA Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ASA) Legal and the International Suspicious Activity Response Team (I-SART)
to join our EMEA Legal team. This role is located in Manchester or London - hybrid. In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways: Managing and providing training, guidance and leadership to a team of I-SART professionals responsible for investigating potential money laundering and other suspicious activity in EMEA, APAC and LATAM; Providing timely legal advice and assistance to Financial Crimes Compliance, risk and business partners on matters related the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), the European anti-money laundering directives (AMLD), USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC / OFSI / EU sanctions regulations and other sanctions regimes, U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and other global equivalents; Reviewing, interpreting, and advising on relevant laws and industry best practices pertaining to sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and AML; Reviewing and advising on sanctions, AML and anti-corruption language in contracts, attestation letters and reliance letters; Assisting Sanctions Compliance respond to any OFSI or OFAC requests or other global equivalents; Advising with respect to select special projects arising from the administration of the global AML program; Oversight of outside counsel advice (including timeliness and quality) on major deliverables; Frequent and timely reporting/escalation to senior management to ensure they are kept abreast of all matters of moderate to high, or else increasing, legal and regulatory risk; Assisting with responses to any global regulatory exams and other relevant inquiries, and internal audits; Participating in internal governance committees; and Informal knowledge-sharing within the legal team. To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following: The successful candidate will have an extensive amount of relevant work experience, which may include a law firm and/or legal department of a financial institution or regulator. Experience practicing law in the areas of economic sanctions, anti-corruption and related areas is preferred, although strong candidates with lesser experience will be considered. Proven ability and desire to lead and manage a team of professionals is required. Other preferred experience includes: Familiarity with current global legal, regulatory and market trends and initiatives Strong knowledge of the financial services & banking industry and regulation; Experience of interactions with regulators and/or industry bodies; and Extensive experience of frequent interactions with legal and wider business/risk/compliance colleagues Other technical skills that although not necessary would be preferential: Experience in and understanding of both the common law and civil law legal systems; High-level understanding of the global regulatory framework for financial institutions 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.
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