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BNY · 3 days ago

Senior Vice President, Counsel - Banking

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

BNY is a leading global financial services company that influences nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. The SVP, Counsel - Banking will provide legal guidance to Private Banking business lines, advise on regulatory requirements, and negotiate legal documentation for transactions.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Partnering with the business to advise on risks and controls and provide legal guidance to the various Private Banking business lines that offer loans and deposits to high-net-worth individuals

Providing strategic advice on the development of new products and services and ensuring that all products address applicable regulatory requirements

Negotiating and drafting legal documentation for specific transactions

Qualification

Juris DoctorLegal experience in bankingBanking regulationsInternational lending experienceRiskControl mindset

Required

Juris Doctor or equivalent with license to practice in at least one state

5+ years of legal experience in the financial services industry including experience in consumer and high-net-worth banking

Strong knowledge of key consumer banking regulations and the regulatory systems applicable to national banks, with a focus on deposit products, loans secured by marketable securities (Reg. U, UCC Articles 8 and 9, Rule 144) and residential mortgages (Regs. Z, X and C), and the Community Reinvestment Act

Risk and control mindset, eagerness to lean in, and ability to prioritize among many important matters

Preferred

International lending, experience with personal trusts, and lending on alternative investments and other high net worth/private banking products and services would be a plus