Securities Finance First Line Risk
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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 238 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.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Securities Finance First Line Risk to join our Markets First Line Risk team. This role is located in New York, NY (Hybrid – in the office 2-3 days per week).
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- The adequate candidate will monitor and manage Securities Finance financial risks in partnership with 2nd Line Risk.
- Help lead via thought leadership on margin / haircut methodologies changes or business changes in coordination with Second Line risk and business stakeholders.
- Optimize financial resources within the Securities Finance business (CCAR optimization, Stress testing and other Risk/Capital constraints).
- Assess the risk/reward of the existing portfolio and of new business opportunities.
- Provide subject matter expertise, risk challenge, and analytics expertise.
- Expand and enhance risk ownership of non-Standard collateral in principal business and help source the collateral at right margins to minimize risk.
- Ability to back-test and perform quantitative analysis is important for the role.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Ideal candidate would have experience in Prime Brokerage risk, Repo risk or other client facing risk functions.
- Advanced degree or equivalent in a STEM subject.
- 10 + years total work experience in a risk management capacity preferred, ideally with some of the experience in a front office capacity.
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’
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.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY Mellon assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $158,000 and $292,000 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 BNYM 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.
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BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.