Senior Vice President, Counsel- Asset Servicing

BNY External Career Site•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$116,000 - $220,000

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 looking for an energetic self-starter to serve as Counsel to the Asset Servicing business. This role is located in New York City, NY, Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA The attorney who fills this role will be expected to contribute as part of a larger team and to independently advise the Asset Servicing business. We expect the candidate to primarily support Asset Servicing’s Fund Services group, which provides fund accounting, administration, transfer agency, middle office, custody and other services to a wide variety of registered and unregistered funds, ETFs, UITs and other investment vehicles. Exposure to and interest in asset management and/or financial institutions practice, technology, digital assets (e.g. cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets), distributed ledger technology, and/or data and analytics, is helpful but not required.

Requirements

Law degree (J.D.) and licensed to practice in NY, FL or PA.
7+ years of relevant experience.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. A clear communicator that is able to deliver legal advice in layman’s terms and lead discussions with relevant stakeholders.
The candidate must also have excellent legal and business judgment as well as strong negotiation skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and drafting skills with proven ability to drive projects to completion.
A team player. The ability to work collaboratively with one’s colleagues is an essential pre-requisite for this role.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to manage and prioritize across a large volume of complex matters with competing deadlines and different internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Prior substantive knowledge and experience in the Financial Services industry (e.g., Investment Servicing or Investment Management) is preferred.
Experience working with technology, software, digital assets, blockchain, data and analytics legal issues, a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Serving as a trusted internal resource and key legal advisor on significant business transactions, regulatory matters and strategic initiatives.
Liaising with a variety of key BNY stakeholders, including lines of business, business partners and senior leadership, to ensure that any material legal issues are properly identified, escalated and mitigated.
Managing the drafting and negotiation of a variety of service agreements with clients.
Demonstrating the ability to handle a broad portfolio of legal issues.
Working collaboratively, seeking guidance and input from colleagues throughout the organization to ensure solutions align to global legal strategies.
Partnering with colleagues who also serve in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as those in Risk, Audit, Compliance, etc.
Developing a broad understanding of Asset Servicing products and services.

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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