Corporate title: Senior Specialist, POM Product Owner
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 are seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our Custody Client Change (CCC) team. This role is located in Wroclaw.
This role supports the delivery of client onboarding initiatives and custody-related project workstreams under the guidance of senior project managers and program leads.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
The Junior Project Manager supports the delivery of new client onboarding projects or defined workstreams within larger custody programs. The role focuses on project coordination, documentation, tracking, and stakeholder support, ensuring activities are delivered in line with agreed plans, governance standards, and client expectations.
Working closely with senior project managers, business, technology, product, and operations teams, the Junior Project Manager helps maintain transparency, structure, and disciplined execution throughout the onboarding lifecycle.
Role Overview
The Project Manager supports the delivery of new client onboarding projects or defined workstreams within larger custody programs. The role focuses on project coordination, documentation, tracking, and stakeholder support, ensuring activities are delivered in line with agreed plans, governance standards, and client expectations.
Working closely with senior project managers, business, technology, product, and operations teams, the Project Manager helps maintain transparency, structure, and disciplined execution throughout the onboarding lifecycle.
Practical project management experience and a solid understanding of core project management concepts are required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Governance & Documentation
Support adherence to project governance standards and minimum requirements.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation.
Ensure project information is correctly maintained in project management systems and repositories.
Assist with preparation of materials for internal reviews, audits, and governance forums.
Follow established risk and compliance procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Planning & Delivery Support
Support the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and task trackers.
Track progress against milestones and escalate delays or issues to senior project managers.
Help coordinate activities across business, technology, product, and operations teams.
Support day‑to‑day project execution activities to ensure deliverables remain on track.
Prepare structured status updates and reporting materials.
This role requires prior exposure to planning, tracking, and delivery of project activities.
Stakeholder & Client Support
Assist in gathering, documenting, and reviewing business requirements.
Support coordination of client and internal meetings, including agendas and minutes.
Help track approvals and ensure requirements sign‑off is documented.
Act as a support point for operational and digital integration‑related queries during onboarding.
Contribute to clear, timely, and professional stakeholder communication.
Risk, Issue & Change Support
Help identify, log, and track project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Support escalation of risks and issues through agreed governance channels.
Assist with documenting scope changes and maintaining change logs.
Track mitigating actions and follow up on resolution.
Operational Readiness & Project Closure
Support activities required for Operational Readiness and transition to Business as Usual (BAU).
Assist with project closure documentation and lessons learned.
Ensure agreed closure activities are completed and documented.
Required Skills & Experience
Some hands‑on experience in project management or project coordination (e.g. internal projects, vendor management, onboarding initiatives, or small‑scale deliveries).
Understanding of core project management concepts such as planning, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and governance.
Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.
Strong organizational, tracking, and documentation skills.
Good analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with appropriate guidance.
Familiarity with basic project management tools and reporting methods.
Interest in financial services and custody‑related products.
Basic understanding of data delivery mechanisms (e.g. SFTP) is an advantage.
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.
About UsAt 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.
Skills Required
- Initial experience in project coordination or project management
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance
- Familiarity with basic project management concepts and tools
- Interest in financial services and custody-related products
- Basic understanding of data delivery mechanisms (e.g. SFTP)
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.
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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.
