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BNY Mellon

Director, COE Strategic Delivery and Operations Execution

Pittsburgh, PA

Overview

Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

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We're seeking a future team member in the role of Director, COE Strategic Delivery and Operations Execution to join our team. This role will be located in either Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA - Hybrid work arrangement.

In this role, you will be a Senior leader who manages Operations and/or Product teams within the AML/KYC/Fraud Prevention Center of Excellence. You'll make an impact in the following ways:
  • Lead and drive Transformation and Operational strategic, efficiency, and innovation initiatives across the organization.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert on Bank Secrecy Act/ Anti Money Laundering (BSA/AML) regulations, KYC, and account opening policies and procedures.
  • Be well-versed in KYC compliance requirements and have a strong background in compliance, risk, and controls in connection with financial institutions to adapt policies and procedures to risks of new products and services offered.
  • Partner closely with Technology to set vision and drive efforts to enhance and innovate the technology platforms across the COE using a data-driven approach.
  • Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth, and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
  • Drive critical thinking and proactively seek out best practices, anticipate clients' future needs and collaborate on ideas with others. Understand clients' needs and impact on relationship across BNY Mellon.
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
  • Bachelors' degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Advanced/graduate degree preferred.
  • 10-15 years in Operations Leadership Roles and AML functions
  • Experience in working in partnership with Operations management with a proven track record supporting large teams across multiple global locations
  • Proven experience in effective leadership and ability to manage and effectively implement constant change.
  • Strong ability to build relationships with and influence colleagues, business leaders and functional partners
  • Confident communicator with ability to provide clear and succinct verbal and written updates
  • Solid KYC industry experience with understanding of standards implemented in industry and well networked with industry peers
  • Be a highly motivated individual with advanced strategy, problem solving, and transformation as well as strong influencing, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven track record driving innovation and transformation initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency across operational functions
  • Capable of playing multiple roles crossing into Strategy, Product, and Operations functions as required
At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:
  • Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)
  • Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score
  • 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
  • CDP's Climate Change 'A List'
Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Employer Description:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

EEO Statement:

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

Client-provided location(s): Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Job ID: BNY_Mellon-37807-OTHLOC-100002890197214
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program