Senior Specialist, Derivative Support

BNY Mellon•Lake Mary, FL

9d•Hybrid

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 Specialist to join the Derivative Support Group within our Fund and Investor Services Operations Platform team. This role location in Lake Mary, Florida. (4 days in office expectation).

Requirements

Solid experience in OTC derivatives operations within Fund Accounting, Middle Office, or a related environment.
Strong understanding of derivative trade lifecycle events and reconciliations.
Proven ability to operate independently in a production environment with accountability for outcomes.
Strong risk and control mindset with sound judgement around escalation and issue ownership.
Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with data analysis or ETL tools beneficial.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Independently perform and review daily OTC derivatives operational activities, including trade capture, lifecycle processing, and reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve complex breaks or exceptions, performing root-cause analysis and proposing preventative actions.
Escalate material issues, delivery risks, or potential client impacts clearly and promptly.
Support daily operational sign-off activities by ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeliness, and control standards.
Act as a subject-matter resource for Analysts, providing guidance on processes, investigations, and control expectations.
Maintain and enhance process documentation, control descriptions, and audit-ready evidence.
Support onboarding of new clients, products, or strategies, including parallel runs and controlled go-live activities.
Participate in UAT, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives, including automation or workflow changes.
Build strong working relationships with partner teams including Fund Accounting, Middle Office, Pricing, Technology, and Client Service.