Director, Head of Enterprise Collateral Risk (2LOD)

BNY Mellon•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•$130,000 - $218,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Enterprise Collateral Risk (2LOD) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing collateral risk across a broad range of financing transactions. As BNY accelerates its AI-enabled transformation and evolves its second-line model to be increasingly commercially minded, this leader will combine deep analytical rigor with data-driven insight to support smart risk decisions while maintaining strong 2LOD governance.

Requirements

10–15 years of experience in credit and/or market risk management.
Proven track record in assessing the risk of global financial instruments.
Demonstrated experience leading digital, data, or AI/ML transformation initiatives within a risk management environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or CFA preferred.
Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate risk insights into client-focused financing solutions.
Proven leadership capability with a strong “Thrive Together” mindset.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior executives and regulators.
Sound judgment and decisive decision-making, with the ability to clearly articulate risk/return trade-offs.
Deep knowledge of credit risk frameworks, policies, scorecards, and regulatory expectations, including Basel, CRD, and local regulatory requirements.
Digital fluency, including familiarity with machine learning concepts, API integrations, and intelligent workflow tools

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide expert second-line oversight of enterprise-wide financial collateral risk across a diverse set of financing products, ensuring activity remains within established risk appetite.
Act as a consultative partner and effective challenger to the first line of defense (1LOD), reviewing collateral and margin requests, advising on transaction structuring, and recommending adjustments that align with risk appetite and revenue objectives.
Partner with 1LOD, Credit Risk, and Risk Analytics teams to strengthen collateral standards, including robust stress-testing methodologies.
Lead the quarterly Collateral and Margin Review Committee, driving portfolio reviews, risk reporting, and data-backed action plans that balance growth with appropriate safeguards.
Drive enhancement of analytics used to assess collateral risk and related margin exposure.
Prepare and deliver periodic written and verbal updates to regulators on portfolio performance, emerging risks, and policy developments.
Ensure financial collateral risk policies, procedures, and guidelines remain current, reflecting evolving business needs, regulatory expectations, and the integration of intelligent automation tools.
Participate in quarterly enterprise-wide portfolio review forums, highlighting trends, concentrations, and risk mitigation strategies through dashboards and management reporting.