Vice President, Securities Lending Trader
United States, NJ, Jersey City, 07306
- $80,000 p/year
- Finance
- Full-time
- securities lending
- financial trading
- asset management
The Vice President, Securities Lending Trader at BNY Mellon is responsible for negotiating securities lending and borrowing, optimizing collateral usage, and managing client relationships with hedge funds and broker dealers to maximize profitability. The role requires a bachelor's degree in finance or economics, relevant securities finance experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and Series 7 and 63 licenses. This position is part of BNY Mellon's Liquidity and Financing team, contributing to the management of financial assets within a leading global financial services company.
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, Securities Lending Trader to join our Liquidity and Financing team. This role is located in New Jersey, NJ.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Negotiate lending and borrowing of securities
- Increase profitability by optimizing collateral usage
- Develop and maintain client relationships with hedge funds and broker dealers/agent banks
- Manage inventory to maximize utilization and return on balance sheet
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelors degree in finance, economics 3 years related experience in securities finance/agency repo trading
- Strong analytical skills problem solving capabilities
- Intermediate to Advanced spreadsheet proficiency
- Excellent interpersonal skills for negotiating with counterparties and coordinating with internal teams
- Series 7, 63 required
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- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
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Our Benefits and Rewards:
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.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $80,000 and $203,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.




