Overview

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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 over 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.The Enterprise Risk – Assurance & Governance (“ERA”) function is part of a growing team within the Enterprise-Wide Risk Management (“EWRM”) function within the Second Line of Defense. ERA provides assurance over the effectiveness of the Firm’s design and implementation of systems and approaches for identifying, managing, monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the core risk and compliance activities governed by the Risk & Compliance function. ERA conducts reviews / continuous testing of the design and operating effectiveness of risk and compliance frameworks to pro-actively identify value-add solutions that optimize effectiveness and sustainability. 

ERA is seeking a senior specialist (Vice President) with financial risk and testing or audit-like expertise to lead assurance reviews and advise stakeholders on potential solutions. This role is HYBRID and the office is located in Wrocław, Poland.

Team overview:

The Enterprise Risk – Assurance & Governance (“ERA”) function is part of a growing team within the Enterprise-Wide Risk Management (“EWRM”) function within the Second Line of Defense. ERA provides assurance over the effectiveness of the Firm’s design and implementation of systems and approaches for identifying, managing, monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the core risk and compliance activities governed by the Risk & Compliance function. ERA conducts reviews / continuous testing of the design and operating effectiveness of risk and compliance frameworks to pro-actively identify value-add solutions that optimize effectiveness and sustainability. 

In this role, you will:

• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the financial risk frameworks, primarily, and non-financial risk and compliance frameworks, as needed
• Identify solutions, including through a market comparison, to help stakeholders resolve identified gaps
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with review stakeholders, team members, and others in the organization
• Manage all phases of assigned reviews and performing Lead Reviewer activities in accordance with ERA policies, methodologies, and standards
• Provide guidance, review, and direction to assigned review team members 
• Assist ERA management with ad-hoc requests
• Work on multiple projects at any one time 

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

• 5-7 years of experience in financial risk area/s (e.g. credit, liquidity, treasury) with some testing experience and/or in audit / testing function covering financial risks
• Aptitude for identifying and resolving issues, troubleshooting technical challenges, and developing solutions
• Capability to develop and implement strategic plans to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders, senior management, and team members
• Effective interpersonal skills to build relationships, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• In-depth understanding of financial risk/s requirements, incl. regulatory requirements
• Ability to stay abreast of the evolving regulations, technological advancements, and industry trends
• Consultancy and/or research type of experience is a plus

Our Benefits:

• Full time contract of employment
• City Centre locations close to main railway station and flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits package, including life and medical insurance, health screening, fitness discount programme, employee assistance program
• Award-winning Wellbeing Program supporting you with your unique health and wellbeing needs
• Pension scheme
• On-site childcare and a parental buddy programme
• Exciting opportunities for career and global mobility
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Employee Referral Program
• Recognition programmes
• A multitude of opportunities to get involved in charity projects and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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)
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

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.