b Overview /b p In this role you will lead first-line risk oversight across Execution Services and related activities in Markets, aligning risk frameworks with global standards. You will partner with front office, compliance, and second-line risk to strengthen governance and operational resilience while supporting strategic client onboarding and growth. You will oversee continuous risk monitoring and follow-the-sun coverage to identify and mitigate emerging risks, shaping risk-aware decision making across multiple regions and entities. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive compensation /li li benefits and wellbeing programs /li li paid leaves including paid volunteer time /li li pay-for-performance philosophy /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead first-line risk oversight across Execution Services, including PSL/PSIL FIEQ Execution, IB LB Fixed Income Execution, Pershing activities, 24-Hour Trading, and strategic client onboarding /li li Establish and govern risk monitoring frameworks with limits, thresholds, and escalation triggers in line with global standards and risk appetite /li li Drive a consistent control environment across EMEA, partnering with Trading Desks, Credit Services, Compliance, and Second Line Risk to strengthen governance and resilience /li li Enable business growth through risk partnership, providing risk assessments and onboarding recommendations for strategic clients, new products, and initiatives /li li Support global follow-the-sun risk coverage with ongoing oversight for Pershing, Execution Services, and Clearing while proactively identifying, escalating, and mitigating risks /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or related quantitative discipline /li li Experience in Markets, Financial Resource Management, Treasury, Risk Analytics, Liquidity Risk, Counterparty Risk or Financial Risk Management /li li Strong stakeholder management skills with Front Office, Credit, Compliance, Operations, and Second Line Risk teams /li li Commercial judgment and risk assessment capability to support onboarding, growth initiatives, and risk appetite decisions /li li Demonstrated leadership in control environments, driving global operating models, continuous monitoring, and follow-the-sun risk oversight across regions and entities /li /ul ul li stakeholder management /li li commercial judgment /li li leadership in control environments /li li risk analytics /li li Liquidity Risk /li li Counterparty Risk /li /ul
Senior Vice President, First Line Risk Manager employer: The Bank of New York Mellon
At BNY, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an exceptional place for professionals in the financial services sector. Located in London, our team enjoys access to cutting-edge technology and a commitment to employee growth through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on wellbeing. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values bold ideas and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the world of digital assets and payments.
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