Vice President, ESG Regulatory Programs

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

1d • $81,000 - $154,500

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’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, ESG Regulatory Programs to join our Sustainability Hub. The Vice President will operate as a core driver and manager across disclosure production, regulatory implementation, and cross-functional governance – bridging day-to-day execution with strategic oversight. This role is located in New York. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: In the end-to-end production of climate and/or other ESG regulatory disclosures across group and legal entities, ensuring alignment with BNY policies, controls, and procedures. Drive enterprise-wide implementation of ESG regulatory requirements (e.g., California obligations, CSRD, ISSB) and centrally coordinate legal entity-level ESG regulatory implementation. Develop and maintain an entity-by-entity disclosure inventory and requirements traceability matrix, while enhancing documentation protocols, including evidence retention and change management. Partner cross-functionally to scope ESG regulatory requirements and embed them across the three lines of defense. Run enterprise/legal entity governance routines: steering meetings, issue/risk logs, decision memos, and escalation paths to Controllership and Risk committees; prepare board/committee materials where required. Monitor evolving regulatory regimes and supervisory expectations, conduct impact assessments and gap analyses specific to legal entities and drive implementation roadmaps to closure. Produce management-ready documentation: requirements traceability, control walkthroughs, testing results, remediation plans, and attestation packages for regulatory filings and audits Support matrixed reviews for enterprise-level and legal-entity disclosures: drive consistency of language, appropriate disclosure levels, and heightened sensitivity to regulatory and cross-market considerations.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in financial services with exposure to climate policy and disclosures, sustainability, compliance, risk/control functions, or related field; bachelor’s degree required
• Hands-on experience driving regulatory implementations and/or reporting is a must
• Strong understanding of ESG reporting standards and disclosure requirements, including familiary in regulatory regimes and voluntary frameworks (e.g., TCFD, ISSB)
• Proven success in cross-functional, matrixed project management —balancing speed, accuracy, and stakeholder alignment under regulatory timelines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical topics into clear, decision-ready materials for senior stakeholders; adept at guiding peers and partners through evolving requirements
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong time management, and a solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Technical/quantitative proficiency excel word power point

Nice To Haves

• Workiva is a plus

Responsibilities

• end-to-end production of climate and/or other ESG regulatory disclosures
• Drive enterprise-wide implementation of ESG regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain an entity-by-entity disclosure inventory and requirements traceability matrix
• Partner cross-functionally to scope ESG regulatory requirements and embed them across the three lines of defense
• Run enterprise/legal entity governance routines
• Monitor evolving regulatory regimes and supervisory expectations, conduct impact assessments and gap analyses specific to legal entities and drive implementation roadmaps to closure
• Produce management-ready documentation
• Support matrixed reviews for enterprise-level and legal-entity disclosures

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level