Senior Director, Head of Engineering - Operational Risk
BNY Mellon•New York, NY
•$136,500 - $300,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Director, Head of Engineering – Operational Risk will be a member of the Engineering Practice and aligned to the Risk & Compliance Hub. This role is responsible for engineering strategy, architecture, and delivery for the Operational Risk domain, with a focus on scalable platforms, strong controls, agile execution, and an AI-first approach to engineering outcomes. This role is in New York City, NY.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in a systems SCM environment; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
- Experience with operational risk management systems, controls, or workflow tooling in an enterprise setting.
- Familiarity with agile practices and leading small, high-performing teams.
- Industry experience in operational risk is a plus.
- Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
- Industry experience in operational risk is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable architectures for operational risk controls, event management, and monitoring systems.
- Standardize taxonomies for operational risk events, controls, issues, and related management information.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies, automation frameworks, and resilient engineering capabilities to strengthen the control environment.
- Lead small, agile engineering teams focused on platform outcomes, delivery quality, and operational stability.
- Drive an AI-first approach in operational risk tooling to improve automation, insight, and workflow effectiveness.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in risk management, control functions, and business units to prioritize and deliver capabilities.
- Support engineering decisions that balance innovation, risk management, and operational resilience.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs
- Access to flexible global resources and tools
- Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
