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BNY · 1 day ago

Risk & Controls Project Manager (contract)

BNY is a leading global financial services company that supports the governance, risk, and controls framework for technology and engineering programs. The Project Manager II will assess and modernize control structures while ensuring alignment with internal policies and external risk management frameworks, with a strong focus on analytics and stakeholder coordination.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Risk & Controls Governance: Support governance activities for engineering programs by reviewing, assessing, and validating technology and engineering controls to ensure they are fit for purpose and aligned with internal policies and industry standards (e.g., NIST)
Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks; partner with stakeholders to drive remediation and resolution efforts across engineering and technology teams
Controls Review & Optimization: Review and rationalize a large inventory of controls, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and compliance with risk management frameworks
Metrics & Reporting: Maintain and enhance a broad controls metrics framework, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with risk objectives
Process Automation: Identify opportunities to automate manual, time-intensive processes using tools such as Power Automate, SharePoint Lists, Power BI, and related platforms
Stakeholder Management: Lead and participate in frequent stakeholder meetings, driving accountability, gathering input, and communicating status, risks, and recommendations
Data Analysis & Dashboards: Develop and maintain analytical dashboards and reports to support governance reviews, leadership decision-making, and risk transparency
Continuous Improvement: Proactively bring ideas, insights, and recommendations to improve controls, reporting, and governance processes

Qualification

Risk ManagementControls GovernanceProcess ImprovementData AnalysisPower BIStakeholder ManagementAutomation ToolsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required
7–10 years of experience in risk management, controls, project management, or governance-focused roles
Strong experience with risk assessment, control design, and issue resolution processes
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Strong stakeholder communication and organizational skills
Experience working in fast-paced, highly regulated environments
Proficiency with reporting and tracking tools such as Excel, Power BI, Jira, or similar platforms

Preferred

Background in Risk & Controls Management
Familiarity with internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX, NIST, ISO 27001)
Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries (FinTech, healthcare, insurance)
Exposure to automation tools such as Power Automate or similar workflow solutions
Experience supporting governance functions within technology or engineering organizations

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions

Company

We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian A. Ruane
CEO Government Securities Services & Global Client Management
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Chris Kearns
CEO, Depositary Receipts
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