Vice President, External Reporting

About the position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, External Reporting I to join our Regulatory Reporting team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA –HYBRID. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Ensures reporting and analyzing of external reporting analytics are sound and accurate. Reporting responsibilities primarily focus on the FFIEC 031 and FR 2644 Assigned business/business partner areas are typically medium to large in size and moderately complex. Applies knowledge of external reporting best practices and requirements. Responsible for investigation, documentation and resolution of issues identified in the reporting process. Recognized as the external reporting point of contact and subject matter expert within the assigned business/business partner areas. Delivers thorough external reporting ensuring accuracy and correctness and transforms data into information for reporting where needed. Contributes to the establishment of the external reporting strategy for the business/business partner area and is responsible for ensuring the implementation of that strategy. Leverages regulatory reporting techniques to achieve business objectives. Provides support for the entire spectrum of the reporting process. Processes complex financial transactions and identifies and analyzes exceptions. Captures day-to-day performance metrics and participates in rotating assignments within the regional and global service centers. Builds strategic relationships to influence at all levels of the organization. Liaises with internal and external regulators to ensure compliance to prescribed standards. Supervises, motivates, and guides more junior external reporting roles. No direct reports. Provides technical advice/guidance to less experienced External Reporting roles as needed. Responsibilities are primarily limited to assigned business/business partner areas. However, tasks may produce cross-regional impacts. Modified based upon local regulations/requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures reporting and analyzing of external reporting analytics are sound and accurate.
  • Reporting responsibilities primarily focus on the FFIEC 031 and FR 2644
  • Responsible for investigation, documentation and resolution of issues identified in the reporting process.
  • Delivers thorough external reporting ensuring accuracy and correctness and transforms data into information for reporting where needed.
  • Contributes to the establishment of the external reporting strategy for the business/business partner area and is responsible for ensuring the implementation of that strategy.
  • Leverages regulatory reporting techniques to achieve business objectives.
  • Provides support for the entire spectrum of the reporting process.
  • Processes complex financial transactions and identifies and analyzes exceptions.
  • Captures day-to-day performance metrics and participates in rotating assignments within the regional and global service centers.
  • Builds strategic relationships to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Liaises with internal and external regulators to ensure compliance to prescribed standards.
  • Supervises, motivates, and guides more junior external reporting roles.
  • Provides technical advice/guidance to less experienced External Reporting roles as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • 5-7 years of experience in regulatory reporting preferred.
  • Experience in external reporting and/or internal audit preferred.
  • Experience with Accounting and/or Finance preferred.

Benefits

  • BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
  • We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
  • Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
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