Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, KYC Representative

BNY

Specialist handling KYC and AML responsibilities at BNY, a leading global financial services company. Preparing risk profiles and guiding support staff while ensuring compliance.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepares detailed risk profiles for complex clients and conducts periodic reviews of client profiles for renewal.
May provide guidance to AML/KYC/Prevention support staff.
Gathers information from independent research, online tools or directly from the relationship manager or client in order to populate risk profiles for new or existing clients.
Performs due diligence to ensure accuracy of information.
Reviews profiles for renewal process.
Reviews work of others.
Uses developed communication skills to engage in routine conversations with internal stakeholders and complex external clients in order to support an accurate data-gathering process and resolve any open issues.
Reviews standard profiles that have been flagged and escalated for additional review through QSS real time scans or escalated OFAC Sanctions alerts received on transactional reviews.
Provides guidance to less experienced AML/JKYC/Prevention support staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
0-3 years of experience
Experience in brokerage, accounting, fraud or law preferred.
Prior hands-on experience working with Microsoft Office applications
Open and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk profilingdue diligencedata accuracy

Soft Skills

communication skillsadaptabilityteam guidance