Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management

BNY Mellon•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management, is a senior individual contributor responsible for overseeing complex investment implementation and fiduciary activities within the Portfolio Management job family. The role focuses on investment and fiduciary activities aligned with client objectives, fiduciary standards, risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and BNY’s broader business strategy. It applies expertise in portfolio construction, asset allocation, fiduciary administration, risk management, governance, and review processes to promote consistent, risk-aware outcomes and support the firm’s growth and resilience. Through sound judgment, disciplined oversight, and consistent execution, this role advances BNY’s strategic priorities as a trusted steward of client assets, an innovator with purpose, and a leader in operational excellence. The role also advances BNY’s Principles by taking ownership for outcomes, challenging constructively, collaborating across functions, and acting with integrity and transparency in oversight activities and stakeholder interactions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Typically, 8–12 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, fiduciary oversight, investment governance, risk management, or related financial services roles.
Deep expertise in portfolio construction, asset allocation, governance frameworks, and risk management.
Proficiency with investment and fiduciary review processes, analytics, reporting, and risk tools.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex information and translate findings into actionable oversight decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain investment, fiduciary, and risk matters to senior stakeholders.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and accountability in a complex, regulated environment.
Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership orientation and ability to balance effective oversight with business, client, fiduciary, and regulatory considerations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, such as an MBA.
Relevant professional certification or industry designation.
Prior management or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead oversight of portfolio construction and implementation activities using established governance frameworks, review processes, and risk-based approaches.
Align portfolio oversight activities with fiduciary standards, investment objectives, client guidelines, risk parameters, and regulatory requirements.
Implement appropriate escalation and follow-up processes to support prudent oversight and consistent execution.
Serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and senior leadership, providing insights, recommendations, and guidance on investment and fiduciary matters and emerging risks.
Partner with client advisors, portfolio managers, trust managers, risk, compliance, legal, operations, and other key stakeholders to support effective oversight and appropriate outcomes.
Build trust with stakeholders through transparent, informed, and solutions-oriented communication.
Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools, analytics, and governance frameworks.
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, controls, analytical capabilities, and consistency across portfolios.
Lead, mentor, and develop oversight professionals by sharing best practices, setting clear expectations, and reinforcing disciplined oversight processes.
Support a culture of collaboration, accountability, sound judgment, and ethical conduct across the team.