Managing Director, Engineering Group Leader

BNY Mellon • Jersey City, NJ

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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 are seeking an experienced Head of Wealth Services Platform Engineering to oversee the ongoing development and implementation of our Wealth Services Platform. The successful candidate will concentrate on the non-experiential aspects of our technology stack, including core and micro services, platform APIs that connect our backend to the front end, security, performance, resiliency and will lead the overall technical implementation of our strategic roadmap. The position could be located in New York City or Jersey City, NJ The ideal candidate will have Fintech, Wealth Tech or Financial Services experience, a proven track record in team building, and expertise in implementing scalable, resilient cloud-native platforms. The Head of Wealth Services Platform Engineering also will co-lead our cloud migration strategy, re-architect legacy systems for the cloud, and enhance DevOps, Application Environment, and SRE practices for 24/7 operations across the platform.

Requirements

• Experience: 15+ years of experience in software/platform engineering, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in building and managing cloud-native platforms, utilizing technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team.
• Proven success leading cloud migrations and platform transformations in regulated industries (preferably FinTech or Banking).
• Deep expertise in AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud services and Application Environment design.
• Familiarity with data platforms, event-driven architectures, and high-throughput systems.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in the cloud and financial regulatory environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or similar are a plus.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures.
• Background in financial services, capital markets, or high-frequency trading platforms.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing Platform Engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Reliability and Performance: Ensure the reliability, availability, scalability and performance for mission-critical workloads
• Cloud-Native Platform Management: Oversee the deployment, operation, and optimization of cloud-native Application environment, leveraging technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architectures.
• Cloud Application Environment: Architect and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) tailored for financial services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, product management, security, compliance, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of services.
• Automation: Drive the automation of repetitive tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of human error.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level objectives (SLOs) to measure and improve the reliability and performance of the platform.
• Strategic Leadership: Own and drive the platform roadmap and modernization strategy in alignment with enterprise goals.
• Automation & Tooling: Develop automation for Application environment provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, secrets management, and compliance reporting.
• Governance & Security: Champion cloud governance, infrastructure-as-code, and compliance (e.g., SOC2, FINRA) across environments.
• Vendor & Cost Management: Evaluate platform service solutions, tools, and SaaS vendors; manage budgets and cost optimization strategies.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of platform technology trends and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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