Vice President, Market/Client Risk Management

Vice President, Market/Client Risk Management 

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Market/Client Risk Management to join our Corporate Trust team. This role is located in Houston, TX, Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.

The Vice President, Market/Client Risk Management plays a pivotal role within the Corporate Trust division, focusing on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with contract negotiations related to bond issuances. This position supports BNY's strategic pillars by ensuring a robust risk management framework that aligns with the organization's principles of integrity and client focus. The role requires a strong understanding of market dynamics and client interactions to effectively manage and minimize potential risks.

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

• Negotiate contract terms with clients and their legal team, by partnering with BNY counsel and internal parties, to identify and mitigate potential contractual, operational, and regulatory risks to ensure contracts (such as Bond Indentures, Paying Agent/Escrow agreements) meet BNY’s risk appetite.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure accurate and timely facilitation of onboarding activities on the Bank’s systems to comply with contract requirements.
• Focus on the client experience by delivering high-quality service, anticipating client needs, and utilizing available technology to optimize results.
• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and improve efficiency.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness. Escalate risk exposures promptly while providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive advantage.
   

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in the financial industry. Corporate Trust and contract negotiation experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams. 

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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 $68,000 and $175,000 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.