Director, Transaction Monitoring

BNY

. Lead day-to-day execution and oversight of transaction monitoring activities across designated products, client segments, or jurisdictions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transaction monitoring processes, financial crimes compliance, and anti-money laundering practices while effectively managing teams and driving operational performance improvements. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional partners and addressing regulatory requirements.

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Transaction MonitoringAnti-Money LaunderingLeadership ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceOperational Performance Improvement

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Hard Skills

Transaction Monitoring ProcessesSuspicious Activity DetectionRoot Cause AnalysisScenario TuningThreshold OptimizationQuality AssuranceData AnalysisMetrics UtilizationIssue RemediationAudit Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Transaction Monitoring SystemsData Analytics ToolsAutomation ToolsGovernance Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCFE

Industry Keywords

Financial Crimes ComplianceRegulatory ExaminationsControl FunctionsService LevelsProductivity Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day execution and oversight of transaction monitoring activities across designated products, client segments, or jurisdictions
Manage teams responsible for alert review, disposition, escalation, and quality assurance
Support the design, implementation, tuning, and enhancement of transaction monitoring scenarios, thresholds, and segmentation approaches
Partner with Sanctions Compliance, Data & Analytics, Engineering, Model Risk, and business stakeholders
Use data and management information to identify trends, capacity needs, control gaps, and improvement opportunities
Oversee adherence to service levels, productivity expectations, quality standards, and escalation protocols
Support monitoring effectiveness reviews, issue remediation, audit requests, and regulatory examinations
Prepare governance reporting on operational performance, risk themes, and enhancement initiatives
Drive workflow optimization, process simplification, automation opportunities, and stronger controls
Lead with accountability and sound judgment in managing financial crimes risk
Build cross-functional partnerships, develop talent, and promote continuous learning and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Significant experience in anti-money laundering, financial crimes compliance, transaction monitoring, investigations, or a related control function
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams in a complex, highly regulated financial services environment
Strong understanding of transaction monitoring processes, suspicious activity detection methodologies, and applicable regulatory expectations
Experience using metrics, management information, and root cause analysis to improve operational performance and control effectiveness
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with senior stakeholders
Professional certification such as CAMS, CFE, or equivalent preferred
Experience with transaction monitoring systems, scenario tuning, threshold optimization, or model-related support activities preferred
Experience supporting internal audits, regulatory exams, or issue remediation programs preferred
Exposure to transformation initiatives involving automation, analytics, or process redesign preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive compensation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid volunteer time
Generous paid leaves
Wellbeing programs
Flexible global resources and tools
Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award