AML/KYC Manager

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.The RE Shared Services AML/KYC Manager provides leadership and oversight of the Global Relationship Excellence KYC program, ensuring regulatory compliance, sound risk management, and the effective delivery of client due diligence activities across global teams. As the primary KYC subject matter expert, the role partners with Compliance, Risk, and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence, support regulatory change, and deliver consistent, risk-based KYC outcomes.Know Your Customer (“KYC”) is a critical responsibility for Global Relationship Excellence, with respect to both the onboarding of new clients and periodic review of current client KYC files. Global Relationship Management works closely with Compliance to understand evolving KYC standards, and ensure files are completed and approved in accordance with those standards. Ongoing reporting for the program is provided to the BBH offices that are contracted with our clients as well as to the BBH Investor Services’ Client Acceptance Committee, which is made up of Partners of the firm.Key Responsibilities Leadership & Program OversightLead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.Act as the primary KYC subject matter expert and trusted advisor to RE, Compliance, and business stakeholders globally.Ensure appropriate resource allocation, workload management, and prioritization to support business and regulatory commitments.Serve as the escalation point in instances on workflow issues and/or where a client may be non-responsiveOperational Excellence & Continuous ImprovementOversee the effective execution of onboarding, periodic review, and KYC remediation activities.Responsibility for completing client KYC Files which will include, but may not be limited to:complete AML/KYC Files,review and validate that select RE Clients’ actual account activity and use of BBH’s products and services are consistent with the clients’ stated expected account activity and use of BBH’s products and serviceDrive process enhancements that improve efficiency, quality, scalability, and client experience while maintaining a robust control framework.Monitor operational performance, identify trends and risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary.Governance & Stakeholder ManagementDevelop and maintain strong partnerships with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and client-facing teams.Coordination of the KYC Oversight Committee to provide broader business awareness of KYC-related developments and the relevance of such developments to clients and internal resources.Provide reporting, insights, and recommendations regarding KYC program performance, risks, and regulatory developments.Influence and drive decisions through effective stakeholder engagement and subject matter expertise.Desired QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of experience within financial services, banking, AML/KYC, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.Strong understanding of AML, KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and regulatory requirementsExperience working with geographically dispersed teams and leading or developing team members in a global environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior management and governance committeesContinuous improvement mindset with experience leading operational or regulatory change initiatives.Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and lead operational or regulatory change initiativesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.Salary Range$100,000 - $150,000 Base Salary + Annual Target BonusBBH 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.SummaryLocation: BostonType: Full time