We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, First Line Risk Manager to join our First Line Risk team in Markets.. This role is located in London
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
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Leadfirst-lineriskoversightacrossExecutionServices, covering PSL/PSIL FIEQ Execution, IB & LB Fixed Income Execution, Pershing-related activities, 24-Hour Trading, and strategic client onboarding.
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Establishandgovernriskmonitoringframeworks, including limits thresholds, and escalation triggers, ensuring alignment with global standards and risk appetite.
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DriveaconsistentcontrolenvironmentacrossEMEA, partnering with Trading Desks, Credit Services, Compliance, and Second Line Risk to strengthen risk governance and operational resilience.
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Enablebusinessgrowththrougheffectiveriskpartnership, providing risk assessments and onboarding recommendations for strategic clients, new products, and business initiatives.
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Supportglobalfollow-the-sunriskcoverage, delivering continuous oversight for Pershing, Execution Services, and Clearing activities while proactively identifying, escalating, and mitigating emerging risks.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or related quantitative discipline.
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Experience in Markets, Financial Resource Management, Treasury, Risk Analytics, Liquidity Risk, Counterparty Risk or Financial Risk Management
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering effectively with Front Office, Credit, Compliance, Operations, and Second Line Risk teams.
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Commercial judgment and risk assessment capability, with the ability to support strategic client onboarding, business growth initiatives, and risk appetite decisions.
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Demonstrated leadership in control environments, with experience driving global operating models, continuous monitoring, and follow-the-sun risk oversight across multiple regions and legal entities.
Senior Vice President, First Line Risk Manager in London employer: BNY Mellon
At BNY, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that champions innovation and employee growth, making us an exceptional employer in the heart of London. Our commitment to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment empowers our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that not only drives transformative solutions in finance but also uplifts communities worldwide.
