Risk Assessment & Program Governance 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.

Global Financial Crimes Compliance (“GFCC”) is seeking an analyst to join the Risk Assessment and Program Governance (“RPG”) team, which oversees the execution of BBH’s Anti-Money laundering (“AML”) and Sanctions Program. RPG responsibilities are wide-ranging and include conducting BBH’s money laundering and and sanctions risk assessment; updating policies and procedures; drafting training content; ongoing quality testing of the AML and sanctions processes; quarterly and annual reporting to management; and audit and regulatory exam coordination.  The ideal candidate is a self-starter who exhibits strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivery high-quality work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the maintenance of existing policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with relevant AML and Sanctions laws and regulations, regulatory guidance and evolving best practices
• Support the execution of the AML and Sanctions risk assessment process
• Support the development and execution of the Firm’s annual AML and sanctions training modules
• Support the completion of external AML and sanctions due diligence requests from financial institution clients and counterparties, including coordinating, preparing, and tracking responses to ensure timely completion
• Assist with the coordination of internal audits, regulatory examinations, and other compliance reviews, including responding to information requests and maintaining supporting documentation
• Assist with the production of GFCC metrics and provide quarterly reporting materials to senior management committees
• Conduct research and analysis as needed of applicable BSA/AML and Sanctions related laws, regulations, and guidance as applicable to BBH’s AML Program

Qualifications/Key Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Strong oral and written communications skills.  Communicate clearly and concisely, and appropriate to the audience
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization, within the department and in other related teams
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and organize data to support metrics, management reporting, and risk assessment
• Creative and effective problem solving and analytical skills pertaining to client, operational, or technical issues
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines

This role is based in our New York City location and is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week in office.

Salary Range

$80k-$110k base salary + annual bonus target

BBH and its affiliates' 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.