Senior Vice President, Risk & Controls

BNY • New York, NY

6h

About The Position

Articulate and execute the risk management vision of the Control Lead, ensuring alignment with the business' mission, values, and strategic objectives set by the Credit Services Platform in alignment with the enterprise Control Hub. Assist with the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of business-wide risk and control frameworks, ensuring adaptability to evolving business landscapes and regulatory environments. Oversee the identification, assessment, and prioritization of systemic and emerging risks as assigned by the Control Lead ensuring timely escalation and mitigation at the highest organizational levels. Assist with the establishment and maintenance of a robust governance structures for risk and control activities, ensuring clear accountability and transparency across all business units. Contributes to the development and adoption of key risk programs—including but not limited to Risk Control Self-Assessments, Key Risk Indicators, and Issue Management, ensuring their effectiveness and continuous improvement. Coordinate and implements dynamic risk assessment cycles, ensuring the business remains agile and responsive to emerging threats and opportunities. Oversee the preparation and submission of risk and compliance reports to executive management, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. Ensure the business full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, adapting frameworks to address new and evolving requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline is required
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, controls, or governance, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in leading enterprise risk initiatives within complex, multi-industry, or global organizations
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk frameworks, governance structures, and regulatory environments across diverse sectors
• Superior strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven record of engaging Boards and executive committees
• Uncompromising integrity, professionalism, and commitment to organizational excellence

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree (MBA, MS, JD, or equivalent) is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Articulate and execute the risk management vision of the Control Lead
• Assist with the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of business-wide risk and control frameworks
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and prioritization of systemic and emerging risks as assigned by the Control Lead
• Assist with the establishment and maintenance of a robust governance structures for risk and control activities
• Contributes to the development and adoption of key risk programs
• Coordinate and implements dynamic risk assessment cycles
• Oversee the preparation and submission of risk and compliance reports to executive management
• Ensure the business full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees