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Portfolio Management Process Improvement Lead – Sanctions Operations

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the centre 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 Portfolio Management Process Improvement Lead – Sanctions Operations to join our Sanctions Operations (Global Operations) team. This role is located in Manchester, UK – On site.

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

Analyze existing payment system data sets, potential errors and trending, conducting root cause analysis, and identify opportunities for short term and long term (strategic) remediation

Analyze existing payment system flows to identify areas for improvement, reducing “noise” in the environment including false positives, and the possibility of mistakes

Assisting in the management and resolution of issues in the Global Sanctions Operations portfolio

Demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to new trends as global economic sanctions evolve

Suggest, develop, and implement processes improvements

Driving remediation of items on the issues & improvement logs ahead of deadline and in line with expected standards

Establish metrics to track and report on process performance

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

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

7+ years’ experience in the industry, including operations & global economic sanctions

Prior hands-on experience with Payment and Sanctions Screening environments

Advanced Excel features & Alteryx Designer experience is preferred

Degree in process engineering and/or error/incident management preferred

No managerial experience required, but 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, (Apply online only)

, Disability: IN – 100% score, (Apply online only)

“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