AML Compliance, Screening Specialist

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH :

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.

You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself without leaving the firm.

We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.

Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.

Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Applicants must be located in either the Pittsburgh OR the Upstate NY region to be eligible for this role

Join us as an AML Compliance, Screening Specialist

Key responsibilities include :

Using your analytical and investigative skills conducting Level 1 (L1 - initial review) of sanctions screening for real time and post transactional review of hits in FircoSoft (automated sanctions screening system) at an enterprise level for potential violations of Office of Foreign Asset Controls ( OFAC ), other governmental sanctions regimes, Internal Interdict list and FinCEN 314(a) in accordance with defined procedures.

Hits are generated from, but not limited to screening of transactions, cash payments, trade instructions, corporate action messaging, and client-related names (i.

e., Beneficial owners and / or interested parties).

• Conducting manual sanctions screening and providing timely response to various requests / inquiries received within the sanction’s mailbox from multiple areas of the bank including but not limited to Mutual Funds, Corporate Actions and Trade Management.
• Performing control reconciliation functions of daily reviews to ensure all hits are addressed / escalated in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to daily and have this evidenced.
• Developing an understanding of AML / OFAC requirements and implications.
• Identifying problem items and escalating to the Lead / Supervisor as necessary.
• Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Staying abreast of regulatory changes and AML-related news, with an emphasis on OFAC sanctions-related developments.
• Working closely with colleagues in broader compliance discipline and lines of business.

Qualifications :

• BA / BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of fundamental Sanctions knowledge or related Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience is recommended.
• Banking Operational background, specifically in SWIFT, CHIPS, payments message types, a plus. Ability to see through gray areas and assess AML-related risks.
• Detail oriented and investigative / administrative ability.
• Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem.
• Ability to multi-task, adhere to intra-day deadlines, and work in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, a plus.
• Knowledge of FircoSoft or related sanctions screening systems strongly preferred.
• Access to a high-speed broadband internet connection

This role is fully remote but applicants MUST be located in either the Pittsburgh or the Upstate NY region to be eligible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Salary Range

$40,000 to $45,000 base salary + annual bonus

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations.

Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.