AML Compliance Business Analyst

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.

Join us as a Sanctions Data Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Sanctions Data and Business Analyst to join our Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team.  In this role you will serving as a data analyst for Sanctions projects, with tasks including data preparation and analysis, filter optimization, and metrics reporting. Primary responsibilities include: the examination and analysis of varied data sets to identify improvements to the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) Filtering Program; generating targeted datasets pursuant to GFCC and other business partner related queries; and preparing appropriate documentation to assist in the deliverables associated with the New York Department of Financial Services. Further, you will leverage advanced metrics to identify potential Sanctions risks in addition to areas for improvement; working closely with technology and business partners to optimize the GFCC Filtering programs and to implement enhancements; and developing methods to automate or improve existing manual Sanctions processes.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

Systems

• Prepare ad hoc data sets for stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements to develop custom reports and transform data across platforms.
• Review changes to BBH data feeds for potential risk to the GFCC Filtering Program.
• Recommend new or enhancements to existing rules and filter configurations to improve productivity.
• Prepare supporting documentation for the GFCC Filtering Program as a part of the deliverables for DFS Regulation Part 504.
• Formulating, recommending, and driving the implementation of process and/or systemic improvements.

Process

• Review historical alert patterns to identify false positive trends and areas for reduction through systemic rules and other modifications.
• Identify and communicate impacts to resources (people) or processes associated with project initiatives or other changes.
• Perform on-going testing to ensure monitoring tools are running as expected.
• Ensure daily sanctions feeds and lists are updated accurately and timely.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Digital Forensics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and understand financial transaction records.
• Proficiency with SQL, familiarity with relational database architecture (Oracle, SQL Server).
• Ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to identify, assess and recommend solutions to problems.
• Strong analytical writing skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and follow-up skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize varying workloads.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the team and other lines of business in a professional manner.
• Familiarity with business intelligence or analytical tools (e.g., Alteryx), a plus.

General understanding of compliance or BSA/AML and OFAC laws, regulatory requirements, risks and red flags, a plus.

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.

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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.