Director, Global Equities Chief Operating Officer

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Global Equities Chief Operating Officer to join our Global Markets team. This role is located in New York City

Role Overview

BNY Markets is seeking a Director, Global Equities Chief Operating Officer to partner with the Global Equities leadership team in driving the franchise's strategic, operational and transformation agenda. Reporting to the Global COO of Execution Services, this senior front-office leadership role is responsible for translating strategy into execution, driving business performance and leading critical initiatives across a complex, global markets business.

The successful candidate will be a highly credible leader with strong commercial judgment, exceptional execution capabilities and a proven ability to influence outcomes across Sales, Trading, Product, Engineering, Operations, Risk, Legal and Compliance.

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

Business Strategy & Execution

• Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver the Global Equities strategic agenda.
• Drive execution of high-priority initiatives, ensuring clear accountability, alignment and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional efforts that advance business objectives and enhance franchise performance.

COO Leadership & Governance

• Lead core COO activities, including business planning, governance, executive reporting and strategic initiative oversight.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clear insights on priorities, risks and execution progress.
• Promote a strong control environment through effective partnership with Risk, Legal, Compliance and Control teams.

Business Performance & Transformation

• Drive operational excellence and business performance through data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Lead transformational initiatives that improve scalability, efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Champion innovation and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to enhance business outcomes.

Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership

• Build trusted relationships across senior stakeholders to drive alignment, collaboration and execution.
• Represent the business in key industry and regulatory forums, as appropriate.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence and results for the broader Equities franchise.  

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

• Significant experience within global markets, with strong exposure to Equities, Sales, Trading and Execution businesses.
• Proven success in a Front Office COO, Business Management, Sales and/or Trading Management, Product Management or similar execution-focused leadership role.
• Strong understanding of equities market structure, execution, pricing and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic, operational and regulatory initiatives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Experience driving business transformation, governance enhancement, control frameworks and operating model improvements.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across senior leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience using business, financial and operational metrics to support decision-making.
• High degree of ownership, sound judgment, attention to detail and resilience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

What Success Looks Like

A highly credible and execution-oriented leader who can seamlessly move between strategy and delivery, drive business performance, lead transformational change and ensure the Global Equities franchise remains well-governed, scalable and positioned for growth.

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.

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.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. 

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.