Director, Strategic Investments

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

1d • $102,000 - $226,000

About The Position

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’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Strategic
Investments   to join our Strategic Partnerships, Investment and Innovations
team. This role is located in NY,NY

BNY’s Strategic Investments team (SPIN) is responsible for identifying,
evaluating, and executing minority investments and strategic partnerships that
accelerate the firm’s long-term growth agenda. The team operates at the
intersection of corporate strategy, M&A, venture investing, and product
innovation, with a particular focus on financial infrastructure, digital assets,
data platforms, and next-generation fintech.

The Director will play a leadership role in sourcing, diligencing, and executing
transactions, while partnering closely with senior executives across business
lines to align investments with enterprise priorities.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategic investing within financial services or fintech
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex transactions from origination through execution
• Experience in fintech, financial infrastructure, or digital assets strongly preferred
• Ability to assess technology platforms and business models (particularly in data, payments, custody, blockchain, or capital markets infrastructure)
• Strong understanding of deal structuring, term sheets, financial modeling, valuation and shareholder agreements
• Ability to connect investment opportunities to enterprise-level strategic priorities
• Strong market awareness across financial services and emerging fintech ecosystems
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of investment committee materials
• Ability to operate in a highly matrixed organization with competing priorities
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple transactions simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a financial institution’s strategic investment or corporate venture arm
• Familiarity with regulatory considerations in banking and financial markets
• Network within fintech and venture ecosystems
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic investments, including minority equity investments and joint ventures
• Develop and oversee financial models, valuation frameworks, and transaction structuring
• Manage due diligence processes across commercial, financial, legal, regulatory, risk and technology domains
• Draft and present investment memoranda to senior leadership and governance committees
• Proactively identify investment opportunities aligned with BNY’s strategic priorities (e.g., digital assets, tokenization, payments data/analytics, market infrastructure)
• Build and maintain relationships with venture capital firms, founders, bankers, and ecosystem participants
• Develop investment theses based on market trends, competitive dynamics, and client needs
• Oversee performance and strategic alignment of existing portfolio companies
• Represent BNY in board observer or governance roles where applicable
• Identify opportunities to deepen commercial partnerships between BNY and portfolio companies
• Act as a thought partner to business leaders on inorganic growth opportunities
• Support broader corporate strategy initiatives, including market entry analysis and competitive benchmarking
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product, Legal, Risk, Finance, Compliance) to ensure alignment and execution readiness
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance investment culture
• Drive best practices in investment evaluation, governance, and execution discipline

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees