Vice President, Accessibility Team Lead

The Bank of New York Mellon•New York, NY

72d•$81,000 - $179,000•Onsite

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 and champions of inclusion, 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 seeking a Vice President, Accessibility Team Lead to advance digital accessibility across BNY. This role sits within our Design Hub and will lead a cross-functional accessibility team. The Team Lead will be accountable for maturing accessibility practices, embedding standards into delivery processes, and ensuring compliance with global regulations (e.g., WCAG 2.2, ADA, and EU Accessibility Act). This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on program delivery: building frameworks, coaching team members, and partnering across design, engineering, product, legal, and compliance. This role is located in New York, NY

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related field (Master's a plus).
8-10 years of experience in accessibility, UX, or related domains, with at least 3 years leading teams.
Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.2, ARIA, ADA, Section 508, and global accessibility regulations.
Hands-on experience with assistive technologies (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack).
Experience integrating accessibility into enterprise design systems and agile delivery workflows.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

IAAP CPACC or WAS certification strongly preferred; willingness to pursue if not already held.
Experience in financial services a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop the accessibility team, ensuring role clarity, inclusive communication, and supportive work routines.
Foster a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Lead accessibility reviews, audits, and testing across digital products and services.
Integrate accessibility into the design and engineering lifecycle (e.g., design system standards, QA processes).
Drive adoption of self-service accessibility tools and training for product teams.
Ensure BNY digital products achieve WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.
Align programs with U.S. (ADA, Section 508) and global (EU Accessibility Act) accessibility requirements.
Oversee development of Accessibility Conformance Reports (VPATs/ACRs).
Partner with UX Research and Voice of the Client teams to ensure inclusive research practices.
Serve as a trusted advisor to product leaders on accessibility risks, opportunities, and client impact.
Champion accessibility awareness across the bank through training, workshops, and the Digital Accessibility Champions program.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape the accessibility vision at a global financial institution.
A highly collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Professional development support, including accessibility training and certification sponsorship.
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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