Overview

Bring your ideas. Make history. 

BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

About BNY Mellon Investment Management:

BNY Mellon had $47.8 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.0 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. Through an investor-first approach, the firm brings to clients the best of both worlds: specialist expertise from seven specialist investment managers offering solutions across every major asset class, backed by the strength, stability, and global presence of BNY Mellon. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon. com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

Team Description; Role function on team:

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of ‘‘Lead Analyst, Reconciliation Center of Excellence’ to join our Exchange Traded Derivatives Team.

Our team primary focus is on supporting reconciliation migrations, where we strive to enhance efficiency by streamlining and automating the process. We asses and analyse existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing strategic enhancements to the reconciliation processes across various locations and teams

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Responsible for the completion of in-depth data analysis of reconciliations and leading process improvement and standardization projects. Identifies trends, provides complex root cause analysis and executes on recommendations.
• Develops configuration using reconciliation strategic platforms to improve efficiency and standardize process,
• Deciphers complex exceptions of the data between internal and external systems, including but not limited to accounting and custody positional & transactional movements as well as performing root-cause analysis on why the differences exist.
• Serves as an escalation point for more junior members of the team. May assign the workload and monitor timeliness and accuracy of its completion.
• Supports the team Manager with successful management of the team and delivering of department strategy.
• May serve as a team supervisor for the day-to-day operations of a small to medium sized Reconciliation team, reviewing daily tasks of the team as well as overseeing work direction and technical assistance on complex matters. Provides guidance to less experienced staff
• Conducts reviews and oversees technical testing and the implementation of reconciliation software.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills (spoken and written English min. B2/C1 level).
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience (minimum of 3 years of experience within similar area). Previous work experience in FA or Reconciliation is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the different securities available in the market – bonds, equities, derivatives – as well as various market events (e.g. corporate actions).
• Proficiency in use of MS Excel (pivots, formulas, etc.) with the ability to quickly learn other applications. Knowledge of SQL would be an asset.
• Analytical skills with a proven track record of working with comprehensive financial/numerical data. Experience working with large and complex databases and an ability to understand how they function/interact will be preferred.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to handle high volumes with tight deadlines.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’
• Forbes Blockchain 50

Our Benefits: 

BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

Employer Description:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.