AML Compliance Analyst - S&I

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Position Summary:

The AML Compliance Analyst is responsible for conducting internal reviews of possible violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act or securities regulations and all matters related to potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and inappropriate securities activity. Conducts transaction reviews of clients, quality assurances for account approvals and onboarding due diligence.  Support senior staff in performing various global AML surveillance and monitoring and reporting of suspicious activity.

Principal Responsibilities:

Surveillance & Investigations:

• Reviews monthly and daily transaction alerts related to client money movements and trading activity, conducts routine client file reviews, and conducts due diligence searches and metrics.

• Conducts reviews of low-priced securities to determine AML red flags.    

• Actively participates in the annual AML risk assessment by testing adherence to the AML policy and procedures by the LOBs.

Program

• Regularly updates and ensures accuracy of all tracking logs for metrics reporting.

• Assists in preparing the monthly metrics reporting.

• Supports senior staff in responding to regulatory requests.

System

• Conducts User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements and documents work product.

• Maintains system administration tables and updates.

• Masters both proprietary and vendor based systems to help identify solutions to surveillance issues that may arise in day to day activity.

Training

• Ensures timely completion of all mandatory training requirements.

• Ensures all licenses and certifications are up to date.

• Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and news.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• BA/BS degree. Finance, Economics or Business degrees preferred.

• 1-3 years of business or compliance experience.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills. 

• Ability to multi-task and attention detail. 

• Strong communication and writing skills.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Capable of executing a range of relatively complex tasks and analysis.

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PP.

• Prior experience with reviewing AML trade surveillance alerts is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Actimize, Oracle or similar surveillance monitoring system preferred.

• Working knowledge of securities markets preferred.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.

• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world.

• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm.

• A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective.

• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.

• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.

• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

NOTE - this is a fully remote role, but to be eligible candidates must reside in the Central NY or Pittsburgh areas.

Salary Range

$55,000-$65,000

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. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

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.