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About the Role

This officer-level opportunity within New York Life’s Compliance department is for a key member of the AML leadership team. The role supports the Enterprise AML Compliance Officer across program strategy, policy, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, training, and regulatory readiness, with ownership of key program components. It is suited for a senior compliance professional ready to contribute immediately and help build a modern, risk-based AML program.

Responsibilities

Provide operational and substantive support to the Enterprise AML Compliance Officer, serving as a key resource across day-to-day program execution, strategic initiatives, workflow management, and team coordination.
Mentor AML analysts and contribute to team development.
Monitor and interpret developments involving BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN, OFAC, SEC, FINRA, state insurance regulations, and other applicable financial crime frameworks.
Assess implications of regulatory developments and recommend program adjustments.
Support coordination and alignment of AML practices across NYL’s business lines, including wealth management and investments.
Contribute to program advancement through thoughtful application of technology, AI, and process improvements.
Serve as the first-level escalation point for complex, sensitive, or novel cases, including unusual transaction patterns, potential SAR situations, OFAC hits, and EDD triggers.
Apply sound judgment and document decisions clearly and defensibly for escalated cases.
Support final SAR review and filing decisions in coordination with the Enterprise AML Compliance Officer.
Identify themes across escalated cases that may signal broader program or monitoring gaps.
Oversee enterprise sanctions compliance, including OFAC screening, sanctions investigations, blocked or rejected transaction reviews, and sanctions risk assessments.
Monitor emerging sanctions regulatory developments and advise business partners.
Support oversight of the transaction monitoring and alert program, including alert performance review, threshold tuning, and collaboration with data partners on alert refinement.
Evaluate proposed monitoring enhancements based on enterprise risk, customer behavior, and emerging financial crime threats.
Help maintain appropriate SLAs for alert review and case management, escalating capacity or quality concerns as needed.
Own the design, development, and delivery of the enterprise AML training program, including foundational, typology-based, and business-specific training.
Build and maintain a training calendar, track completion, maintain examination-ready records, and periodically assess and update training effectiveness.
Support the Enterprise AML Compliance Officer in maintaining current AML policies and procedures.
Contribute to the ongoing strengthening of the enterprise and business-specific AML risk assessments.
Ensure consistent application of documentation standards across the program.
Support development and maintenance of AML program metrics and internal reporting for presentation to senior management.
Lead preparation for and execution of the annual independent assessment, including data gathering, coordination of subject matter expert availability, and management response drafting.
Maintain program readiness to respond to regulatory inquiries and internal audit requests.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with Legal, Internal Audit, business CCOs, and other compliance functions.
Support the ongoing development and execution of the Vulnerable Adult Financial Abuse (VAFA) program, including training, workflow documentation, and case tracking and reporting.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive AML, BSA, OFAC, sanctions, or financial crimes compliance experience within banking, insurance, broker-dealer, investment adviser, or diversified financial services organizations.
Strong working knowledge of BSA/AML regulatory requirements, including FinCEN rules, OFAC regulations, USA PATRIOT Act Sections 314(a) and 314(b), and SAR filing obligations.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and making defensible decisions on complex or escalated AML cases.
Experience performing enterprise AML/BSA risk assessments and translating findings into control enhancements.
Experience developing and delivering compliance training, including typology-based curriculum.
Ability to manage competing priorities independently.
Ability to work across functions (technology, data, legal, business compliance).
Ability to operate with sound judgment and a strong commitment to program quality.
Bachelor’s degree.

Skills

AML
BSA
OFAC
Sanctions compliance
Financial crimes compliance
Risk assessment
Compliance training development and delivery
Written communication
Verbal communication
Presentation skills
Problem-solving
Collaboration
Judgment
Program management
Transaction monitoring
Regulatory readiness
Policy development
Risk assessment
Metrics and reporting
VAFA program support

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid - 1 day per week
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Officer-level

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$135,000-$160,000

Benefits

Leave programs
Adoption assistance
Student loan repayment programs

About the Company

New York Life has a 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity, evolving into a technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization grounded in values that drive lasting impact.
The company's diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities, encouraging bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation.
It offers a balance of stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, it provides a place to grow skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter.
Employee ideas drive innovation, and employee growth powers the company's progress.

Equal Opportunity

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities.
We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together.
This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported.
By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation.
Due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.