We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Technology Controls Specialist to join our 1LoD Risk & Controls Practice team.
This role is located in Pittsburgh.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Execute the Platform’s technology controls activities, helping ensure technology risks are identified, monitored, and remediated in alignment with risk appetite.
- Continuously monitor for emerging technology control failures, gaps, or stress points to support the earliest possible resolution.
- Identify and analyze trends, control issues, and recurring themes; recommend remediation approaches and integrate outcomes into reporting.
- Support Platform adherence to technology policy requirements through available tooling, ongoing engagement, and effective tracking of control execution.
- Assist in the execution and monitoring of key technology controls, including identity and access management, encryption requirements, configuration standards, and secure development practices.
- Escalate exceptions, control failures, missing evidence, or emerging risks with clarity, timeliness, and appropriate supporting detail.
- Translate technical and analytical insights into clear, actionable information for leaders and stakeholders across Technology, Risk, and Control functions.
- Build expertise across a broad range of technology controls and understand how those controls apply across different technology environments and implementations.
- Take ownership for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of work, understanding how it supports enterprise risk management, control effectiveness, and operational resilience.
- Experience is using AI or automation to improve the monitoring of technology controls.
- Ability to balance AI-driven monitoring with human judgment in a first-line controls environment.
Validate AI-generated insights before using them in risk reporting or escalation.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant experience in technology risk, technology controls, cybersecurity, infrastructure risk, application risk, or a related governance or control function.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, assess risk, and support practical remediation.
- Ability to use AI or automation to improve the monitoring of technology controls
- Ability to translate technical risk into business impact for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to foster collaboration and guide teams.
- Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, and adaptability in a changing technology and risk environment.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, or related field
- Experience in technology risk management or cybersecurity
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use AI for monitoring technology controls
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
