Specialist, Product & Innovation Execution Team

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist to join our Product & Innovation team. This role is located in New York. The Associate on the P&I Execution Team will support execution and product development activities for complex, high-priority initiatives spanning capability builds, strategic partnerships, and client activations. This role focuses on translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, coordinating across teams, and helping ensure initiatives progress in a structured and controlled manner. This individual will work closely with senior team members and stakeholders to support execution, manage dependencies, and contribute to successful delivery outcomes across products, platforms, and functions. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Supporting execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives by helping track progress, manage workplans, and drive follow-through across key milestones. Partnering with internal stakeholders to gather inputs, surface risks and dependencies, and support informed decision-making. Coordinating across teams including Product, Engineering, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and external partners to facilitate alignment and progress. Assisting in identifying, tracking, and escalating risks, issues, and interdependencies to ensure timely resolution. Contributing to preparation of materials, reporting, and updates to provide clear visibility into initiative status, risks, and next steps. Supporting adoption of standardized execution and governance practices across initiatives.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in financial services, consulting, or similarly structured and regulated environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and contribute to delivery of complex initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with digital assets, data platforms, or emerging technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with execution tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, or similar platforms) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives by helping track progress, manage workplans, and drive follow-through across key milestones.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to gather inputs, surface risks and dependencies, and support informed decision-making.
• Coordinating across teams including Product, Engineering, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and external partners to facilitate alignment and progress.
• Assisting in identifying, tracking, and escalating risks, issues, and interdependencies to ensure timely resolution.
• Contributing to preparation of materials, reporting, and updates to provide clear visibility into initiative status, risks, and next steps.
• Supporting adoption of standardized execution and governance practices across initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed