Vice President, OPS Control

BNY
UNITED STATES, PA, PITTSBURGH

Full-time
ICFR
SOC 1 Controls
SOX Compliance

Our job summary

The Vice President, OPS Control at BNY Mellon leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOC 1 (Type 2) audit processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. This role collaborates across various departments and external auditors to manage risks, improve controls, and support audit activities. The position requires significant experience in controls, auditing, and financial services, emphasizing leadership in compliance and risk management within a global financial institution.

Vice President OPS Control

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 ICFR & SOC 1 Controls Lead to join our Strategic Testing Group team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
• Ensure ICFR design and operating effectiveness; lead continuous improvement to align with evolving regulations and corporate standards.
• Serve as primary liaison for SOC 1 (Type 2) audits, coordinating testing, evidence management, query handling, and formal reporting.
• Analyze risks, lead control enhancements, and drive projects to improve control performance, evidencing, and reporting.
• Collaborate broadly across Finance, Operations, Technology, SOX Compliance, and external auditors to strengthen assurance and embed control improvements.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Typically 5–10 years of experience in controls, audit, or risk management; experience in the securities or financial services industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with ICFR/SOX; hands-on SOC 1 (Type 2) coordination and delivery is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with proficiency in control documentation, sampling, and evidencing standards.
• Proven ability to operate independently and lead projects with ownership of outcomes.

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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.

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 & 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.

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