Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel- Fixed Income and Equities (FIEQ)

BNY•Lake Mary, FL

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 Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel to join our Markets Legal team supporting BNY’s Fixed Income and Equities (FIEQ) institutional sales and trading businesses. A successful candidate will work closely with senior business managers involved in an array of broker-dealer and bank services including institutional trading of equity and fixed income securities, ETFs, equity and debt capital markets, municipal securities offerings, and outsourced trading. Experience in the prime brokerage space would be very helpful. This role is located in Pittsburgh PA, Lake Mary FL or New York NY.

Requirements

Law degree (J.D.) and licensed to practice law in New York Pennsylvania or Florida
Minimum 12 years of experience at a law firm and/or large financial institution covering fixed income and equity sales and trading activities
Experience with industry standard trading agreements
Knowledge of current regulatory issues impacting institutional sales and trading and capital markets businesses.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Problem solving orientation and an ability to identify practical solutions
Detail oriented, with ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines
The ability to be a proactive, dynamic member of the BNY Legal Department
Client-orientation and an ability to cultivate good working relationships with business and other colleagues;
Flexible and adaptable working style able to handle a demanding workload and changing priorities; and
Experience in appropriately balancing commercial flexibility and legal risk management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the prime brokerage space would be very helpful.

Responsibilities

Providing advice and assistance to business, Credit, Risk and Compliance partners concerning legal, regulatory and reputational issues arising from FIEQ businesses.
Advising on new markets, new product and service development, and strategic business initiatives.
Working closely with business managers and BNY control functions (Compliance, Credit, Risk, Legal) to ensure understanding of the bank's regulatory and contractual obligations;
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts and other documents;
Monitoring, interpreting and communicating on proposed regulations and their application to the business;
Overseeing and managing the retention of outside counsel on business initiatives and other matters; and
Maintaining an understanding of global regulatory issues impacting the business through engagement with APAC and EMEA colleagues.

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.

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