Director, Digital Assets Risk, Controls & Resiliency

BNY • Full-time • New York, United States • $125k - $273k / year • 2h ago

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Digital Assets Risk, Controls & Resiliency to join our Digital Assets team. This role is located in New York, NY - HYBRID

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

Leads the risk identification and assessment process for new products and processes, advising product and operations teams on the implementation of controls to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with rules/regulations.

Develops a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory environment, including U.S. and non-U.S. rules/regulations focused on the digital assets and banking industries.

Serves as a trusted business partner to assist the business in meeting its requirements from other parts of the bank, including compliance risk assessments, control reviews, information security, sourcing, resiliency, etc.

Assists fellow team members as necessary in carrying out firm-wide third party governance framework and resiliency protocols.

Develops materials and participates in regulatory meetings, and plays a lead role in managing regulatory exams, including documentation requests and presentation materials.

Maintains familiarity with industry best practices and seeks opportunities to implement as appropriate, as well as developing appropriate metrics and key objectives for the team.

Resolves complex issues or inquiries from senior-level or individuals across the firm, as needed.

Closely collaborates with colleagues in 2LOD (Risk and Compliance) as well as 3LOD (Internal Audit).

Contributes to developing the training strategy for the Digital Asset Business.

Performs BNY required Enterprise-Wide Risk Framework activities on behalf of the Digital Asset Business, as well as liaising with other areas within the firm on behalf of the Digital Assets Business.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

7+ years of experience; with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following functions: audit, risk, controls, compliance, operations, or legal.

Proven experience navigating a new business or function at multiple levels, with an ability to immediately begin identifying potential risks and areas for improvement.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to develop effective materials and work with peers, executives, and stakeholders in functions/business areas across the firm.

Experience leading and managing teams, including a focus on mentoring/coaching and goal setting.

Several years of experience supporting entities or businesses in the digital assets, blockchain/DLT, banking, or related technologies space.

Proven experience assessing the design and effectiveness of processes and controls.

Demonstrated understanding of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.

Demonstrated experience reviewing, revising, and writing policies and procedures.

Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and implementing solutions.

Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams comprising product managers, engineers, operations, as well as risk and compliance.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024

World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024

Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score,

, Disability: IN - 100% score,

"Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2024

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024

Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

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.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $125,000 and $273,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: (url removed)/careers.