Senior Vice President, Communications

BNY Mellon•New York, NY

20h

About The Position

BNY is seeking a Senior Vice President, Communications to support external communications for its client businesses across investment management, private wealth, and advisor-facing wealth platforms. Based in New York, this role will shape how these businesses are presented to external audiences and expand BNY’s presence with retail investors, financial advisors, and the broader wealth ecosystem. The role will also amplify BNY’s leadership on major industry shifts, including AI, digital assets, and alternative markets. The position supports BNY’s Wealth Platforms, including its clearing platform for broker-dealers and custody services for registered investment advisors, as well as Global Investments and Private Banking. These businesses serve asset owners, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions. The Senior Vice President will develop strategic communications programs and campaigns, counsel senior leaders and business stakeholders on narratives and messaging, and collaborate with corporate communications colleagues and business partners across the enterprise. The role is based in New York; the job description does not specify a workplace arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field.
At least 10 years of communications experience.
A strong track record developing proactive media programs and campaigns to increase brand awareness and advance commercial priorities for retail investors.
Established relationships with consumer business, financial advisor trade, and financial services media outlets or reporters.
Outstanding judgment, proactive problem-solving ability, and resourcefulness.
Experience using AI tools to strengthen communications quality, efficiency, and impact.
Experience managing organizational change and transformational programs.
Strong executive presence and experience working with and counseling senior leaders.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multimedia development, such as video, podcasts, and infographics.

Responsibilities

Create and drive strategic communications programs and campaigns for retail investors, financial advisors, and other key wealth audiences.
Provide communications counsel to senior leaders and business stakeholders, supporting narrative and messaging development.
Work with colleagues across BNY and collaborate with the broader corporate communications team and business partners on enterprise initiatives.
Help amplify BNY’s leadership on structural industry shifts, including AI, digital assets, and alternative markets.
Support external communications for businesses across investment management, private wealth, and advisor-facing wealth platforms.