Role Title: Director, Head of Equity Ownership & Governance
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Head of Equity Ownership & Governance to join our People, Engagement & Impact Organization. This role is located in New York City.
Role Summary
This role leads the design, governance, and evolution of BNY’s global equity programs, ensuring they operate as a strategic, scalable, and technology-enabled component of total rewards. The position transforms equity from a manually administered process into a high-integrity, low-risk, and data-informed ownership system, while shaping how equity supports talent strategy in a rapidly evolving, AI-enabled workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Equity System Architecture & Transformation
- Redesign and modernize end-to-end equity processes to eliminate manual work, reduce operational risk, and enable scale
- Architect integrated workflows across equity platforms, payroll, HR systems, and vendor ecosystems
- Lead automation and system optimization efforts in partnership with engineering and external providers
Global Governance & Risk Integrity
- Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness across all equity programs
- Anticipate and mitigate operational, regulatory, and financial risks tied to global equity delivery
- Own the integrity of vesting, taxation alignment, and share delivery across jurisdictions
Equity Strategy & Program Evolution
- Partner with Total Rewards and executive stakeholders to evolve equity programs in line with business strategy, market trends, and workforce shifts
- Monitor industry practices, regulatory changes, and emerging models of ownership (including implications of AI-driven workforce changes)
- Translate strategy into scalable, executable program design
Data, Insights & Decision Enablement
- Leverage equity data to provide insights on utilization, retention impact, and cost effectiveness
- Define metrics that connect equity programs to business and talent outcomes
- Partner with analytics teams to enhance visibility and decision-making
Stakeholder & Ecosystem Leadership
- Serve as the central point of expertise connecting payroll, finance, legal, engineering, and external vendors
- Influence vendor strategy, system roadmap decisions, and integration priorities
- Drive alignment across functions to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement
Employee Ownership Experience
- Elevate how employees understand and experience equity as part of their total rewards
- Simplify complex concepts into clear, accessible communication and tools
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 $155,000 to $240,000 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.
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. About the TeamAt 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.
Skills Required
- Design and modernize end-to-end equity processes and systems to reduce manual work and operational risk
- Architect integrated workflows across equity platforms, payroll, HR systems, and vendor ecosystems
- Lead automation and system optimization efforts with engineering teams and external providers
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness for equity programs
- Anticipate and mitigate operational, regulatory, and financial risks tied to global equity delivery
- Own integrity of vesting, taxation alignment, and share delivery across multiple jurisdictions
- Partner with Total Rewards and executive stakeholders to evolve and scale equity program design
- Leverage equity data and partner with analytics teams to define metrics and inform decisions on utilization and retention impact
- Serve as central expert connecting payroll, finance, legal, engineering, and external vendors; influence vendor strategy and system roadmaps
- Communicate complex equity concepts clearly to employees and stakeholders to enhance ownership experience
- Ability to work in New York City (role located in New York City)
BNY Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BNY and has not been reviewed or approved by BNY.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive options with a $0‑premium plan for eligible lower earners, expanded mental‑health support with personalized therapy, and strong income protection through short‑ and long‑term disability. These features have been recently enhanced and are paired with dental and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides 16 weeks of fully paid time for all parents, with added support such as adoption assistance. This breadth offers strong coverage for major family events.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes a company match and Roth options to support long‑term savings. Additional financial programs like tuition assistance and savings vehicles complement retirement readiness.
BNY Insights
What We Do
We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Today we help over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need. For 240 years we have partnered alongside our clients to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
