Senior Vice President, Digital Asset Risk

Senior Vice President, Digital Asset Risk

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’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President to join our Risk & Compliance team supporting our Digital Assets businesses. This role is located in New York City 

 

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Drive informed risk management decision making and practices for the firm’s digital assets activities by providing insights and transparency into the operational and technology risk profile.   
• Engage with first line of defense colleagues to identify risk areas, concerns, patterns and trends.
• Lead second line of defenses risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of risks relating to digital asset activities. 
• Provide effective risk management challenge and oversight of change initiatives, including new or modified products and process changes, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate risk management into decision-making and business processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to operational and technology risk.
• Communicate risk insights effectively to executive leadership and stakeholders to support informed risk-taking.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to simplify risk processes and leverage technology for enhanced risk oversight.
• Oversee and review risk incidents and ensure remediation efforts are appropriate to minimize impact and prevent recurrence.
• Prepare concise executive-level presentations and reports for governance and regulatory engagements.
• Support ongoing education of stakeholders through tailored training on digital asset and risk related matters. 
• Stay current on market and regulatory developments affecting blockchain / digital assets. 
  
   

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• 8-10 years of prior work experience in a global, financial or professional services firm; operational risk and technology risk experience for digital assets or blockchain; in first or second line of defense. 
• Working knowledge of regulatory environment and risk frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic fast paced work environment. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Innovative and solutions-driven problem solver.
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 

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Our Benefits and Rewards: 

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 gene