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Vice President, First Line of Defense Controls Specialist At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, First Line of Defense Controls Specialist to join our Corporate Trust team. This role is located in Houston, TX or Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
Support and facilitate the implementation and execution of NFR responsibilities within the Platform Identify, challenge and escalate asks/initiatives that go beyond the scope of 1RC Non-Financial Risk program responsibilities Build deep expertise in NFR tooling and related data and analytics Monitor and report the status of NFR program deliverables, proactively identifying and solutioning for challenges/blockers. Working across the Platform, drive the remediation and reporting of key incidents, issues management, controls assessments, issues as relevant to the Platform Identify and Analyze trends and issues, recommend remediation approach and integrate outcomes into reporting . Identify inefficiencies, flag emerging risks, and propose practical solutions grounded in data and workflow understanding. Collaborate closely with Platforms, Compliance, Risk, and Group teams-contributing expertise and supporting execution. Take responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of their work, understanding how it supports enterprise supervision and conduct outcomes
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
Bachelor's degree in finance or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required, advanced degree is preferred 5-10 years of experience in Risk, Compliance and Control a corporate and/or investment banking capacity Strong Understanding of a Risk and Control framework, Control design and Control effectiveness Strong understanding of regulatory and supervisory expectations for large complex financial institutions Requires business, regulatory, operational and technology risk and control management expertise Ability to interpret and apply Risk & Compliance policies and procedures Ability to plan, syndicate and implement balanced risk and control strategies Detail-oriented, with the ability to follow up on items or determine appropriate steps for timely escalation and/or resolution Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities Ability to lead, manage, build, and align a team of individuals having various backgrounds and skillsets to an agile way of working and to achieve new Platform goals utilizing their unique talents, strengths and experiences Deep industry/business/product knowledge and expertise in risk and control functions (incl. best practices) Leadership and influencing skills with the ability to advocate for decisions Ability to develop advanced capabilities (e.g., advanced analytics) to optimize risk return trade-offs for the business Subject matter expertise in the following areas of focus - Market Practice Risk, Fiduciary Risk, or Client / Sales Practice Risk
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom BNY LinkedIn Here's a few of our recent awards:
America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025 World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025 "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards: BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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BNY Mellon
Mar 25, 2026