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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 SVP, Senior Compliance Project Leader to join our Global Financial Crimes and Compliance (GFC&C) team in Audit. This role is located in NYC. In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways: * Lead global Surveillance Program initiatives covering Market Abuse/Trade Surveillance (e.g., insider dealing, market manipulation), E-Communication surveillance (email, chat/collaboration platforms), and Voice surveillance (recorded lines/telephony), including policy, standards, control design, and operating effectiveness.
* Drive end-to-end program leadership for surveillance enhancements: coverage and risk assessments, scenario design and tuning, lexicon/model calibration, threshold governance, QA frameworks, metric/KRI design, alert quality improvements, and sustainable remediation.
* Oversee second line testing, continuous monitoring, and issue validation for surveillance controls; identify meaningful issues impacting business processes and challenge remediation plans to verify closure.
* Partner with technology and model owners on surveillance platform governance (use-cases, data lineage/quality, thresholds, model risk considerations, periodic calibration, back-testing, and documentation).
* Strengthen conduct risk controls and market integrity by aligning surveillance programs to regulatory expectations (e.g., MAR/MAD II, MiFID II conduct and recordkeeping, SEC/FINRA rules, broker-dealer and swap dealer obligations).
* Lead stakeholder engagement with senior business leaders, operations, technology, and risk; partner closely with regulatory exam management for supervisory interactions and preparedness (playbooks, artifacts, metrics).
* Build and manage a high-performing team of GFC&C and Surveillance SMEs; provide coaching, elevate consistency/quality, and foster cross-border knowledge transfer.
* Enhance reporting to compliance leadership and governance committees: KRIs/KCIs, thematic insights, root-cause analysis, and trend reporting for surveillance and GFC&C programs.
* Contribute to the annual compliance plan, resource prioritization, and transformation roadmap across AML, Sanctions, Fraud, Anti-Bribery, and Surveillance.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and evolving supervisory expectations, cascade training and guidance across regions and teams.
* Carry out other ad hoc tasks and projects as directed by compliance senior management. To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following: * 12 years in banking/financial services (10 years in Internal Audit and U.S. self-regulatory environments), with a proven record leading global remediation programs and risk-based audits across the U.S. and Europe.
* Deep experience in Corporate Compliance, Conduct & Fiduciary Risk, Financial Crime (AML, Fraud), and Surveillance Programs (Market Abuse/Trade, E-Comm, Voice); recognized for partnering with regulators and senior management to close high-profile issues.
* Strong cross-border execution in EMEA and U.S is highly valuable.
* Regulatory knowledge: U.S. frameworks (BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, FCA, OFAC, SEC/FINRA rules, FRB, OCC/CFPB, NFA/CFTC) and European frameworks (MAR/MAD II, MiFID II, GDPR, market conduct expectations).
* Practical expertise in surveillance methodologies: scenario development, lexicon design/tuning, model calibration and threshold governance, alert QA, false positive reduction, coverage mapping, data quality controls, audit-readiness documentation, and runbook management.
* Strong communication and influencing skills; confident engaging senior stakeholders and supervisors; excellent written and verbal skills for issues management, reporting, and regulatory interactions.
* Deep understanding of governance, risk, and control frameworks across the three lines of defense; hands-on experience with testing, monitoring, and issue validation methodologies.
* Self-starter with a high degree of ownership; thrives in fast-paced environments and adapts quickly to change.
* Excellent planning, coordination, organization, and presentation skills.
* Tools and skills: Microsoft 365 (Excel - advanced, PowerPoint, Word; Visio a plus); data/analytics tools such as Alteryx; familiarity with automation/AI-enabled surveillance and case management platforms is advantageous.
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field; Master in Compliance (preferred).
* Certifications: CFIRS and CFE (required or strongly preferred); CAMS, CIA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA considered beneficial. Preferred Experience (nice-to-have): * Leadership of market conduct remediation programs and enterprise-level issue validations.
* Experience directing 1LoD/2LoD testing in Corporate & Investment Bank surveillance programs.
* Prior engagement with FRB examiners, bank monitors, and global regulatory stakeholders.
* Experience building regional audit capability and coaching/developing auditors. At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom
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"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. BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $102,000 and $195,000 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.
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BNY Mellon
Dec 02, 2025