Senior Vice President, Compliance & Control (Testing, Technology)

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BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and / or administration.

Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn.

Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself.

This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Compliance & Control to join our Risk & Compliance Assurance and Testing, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management - Americas Compliance Testing Team.

This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA and Lake Mary, FL - HYBRID

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

• Responsible for the assisting the Compliance Testing manager with the development of the Technology Annual Compliance Testing Plan
• Independently contributes to the compliance efforts by leading, performing and executing Technology Compliance Testing thematic reviews efficiently, effectively and timely related to BNY Mellon businesses and operational processes to ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as corporate and business policies and procedures in accordance with the Global Compliance Testing Manual methodology for the Americas Annual Compliance Testing plan
• As assigned, act as a delegate for the Compliance Testing Manager / Team Leader in ad-hoc Technology related assignments and reviews;

preparation of meeting materials and presentations; and reviewing of Compliance Testing files

• Analyzing complex technology related control processes to ensure they are aligned and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and internal corporate and business policies and procedures
• Understanding key regulations in scope to design applicable tests to be performed to assess adherence of the business to business, corporate and regulatory requirements
• Coordinating, conducting and documenting high quality planning / fieldwork meetings walkthroughs and testing in accordance with Compliance Testing guidelines
• Communicating effectively, in both verbal and written mediums, observations and findings identified and facilitating the development and agreement of corrective action plans to the business, tracking actions proactively to conclusion
• Perform validation of business remediated findings by ensuring agreed upon action plans in the Compliance Testing Report are completed in full and properly supported
• Ensuring that all assigned compliance testing reviews are completed in accordance with the Americas annual testing program on time and to a high standard in line with the Global Compliance Testing Manual methodology.
• Represent Compliance Testing at internal / external meetings and Committees where required
• Training and supporting other team members on the application of the Global Compliance Testing Manual methodology and systems e.

g., BNYM's Compliance Testing system

• Providing input to team, department and ad-hoc projects and assignments as required
• Complying with all BNY Mellon corporate policies and procedures and mandatory training requirements

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

• Secondary / University Graduate degree in business, compliance, finance, accounting, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience including relevant industry qualifications
• Minimum of 10-12 years financial industry experience with a minimum 5 years in Technology related discipline and Compliance & Risk, compliance testing, control testing and / or internal audit experience with a solid understanding of the key steps of testing review / audit processes at a large bank, financial institution, public accounting firm or regulatory body
• Solid knowledge, understanding and awareness US laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and competing priorities and being proactive in terms of planning and execution of reviews, raising and escalating challenges or concerns to team leaders and managers in a timely manner
• Ability to work with stakeholders across the Three Lines of Defense.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and apply outcome-focused regulation and have a sound risk awareness whilst maintaining an awareness of commercial pressures on the firm

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

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability : IN - 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'

Our Benefits :

BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities / Females / Individuals With Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work.

We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.