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BNY · 2 months ago

Senior Associate, First Line Defense Risk & Controls

240 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, 10286, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

BNY is a leading global financial services company influencing nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. They are seeking a Senior Associate for the Controls Hub team to support strategic priorities in risk mitigation, collaborate with various stakeholders, and advocate for technology-enabled controls and digital solutions.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Supporting strategic priorities for the Controls Hub, including establishing standardized routines for proactive risk mitigation, ensuring timely escalation and remediation of issues, eliminating redundant risk requirements, and promoting adoption of best practices firm-wide

Collaborating with senior leaders, embedded control teams, and stakeholders across the Three Lines of Defense to identify process execution challenges and partner with teams to design and implement tactical and strategic improvements

Advocating for technology-enabled controls and digital solutions that streamline execution, enhance operational resilience, and automate key processes

Delivering training, coaching, and workshops to foster a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organization

Qualification

Risk managementInternal controlsControl frameworksAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingRelationship-buildingDetail-orientedSelf-starterTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, demonstrating strong quantitative and qualitative capabilities

2-4 years of experience in risk management and internal controls implementation

Solid understanding of risk management principles, control frameworks, and the Three Lines of Defense model within large organizations

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, relationship-building, and communication skills, with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines and align with strategic goals

Experience working in high-pressure environments and effectively communicating complex risk topics to senior leadership and technical teams

A highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter mindset with the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting