The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Vice President, Auditor, Operations and Payments

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in domestic and cross-border payment systems and control frameworks
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in audit or risk management within financial services
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field preferred
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CAMS strongly preferred
  • Proven track record of leading audit projects and driving control enhancements
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex global audit engagements in the Payments Enablement Platform
  • Conduct advanced risk assessments and provide insights on control gaps and emerging risks
  • Support the development of the annual audit plan and audit strategy for high-risk areas
  • Ensure audits comply with key regulatory frameworks and internal standards
  • Mentor and develop audit teams to enhance professional skills and quality of deliverables

Benefits

  • Access to flexible resources for personal and professional well-being
  • Focus on health and financial goals as part of employee value offering
  • Generous paid leaves, including volunteer time off
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan and medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Annual discretionary incentive award eligibility
Full Job Description
Vice President, Auditor, Operations and Payments

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President to join our Payments Enablement Internal Audit team. This role can be in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
  • Lead Complex and Global Audit Engagements: Serve as Auditor in Charge for global audits in the Payments Enablement Platform, working closely with the Payments Enablement Head of Audit: managing scope, planning, and execution for areas such as payment processing, cash management and fraud prevention. Oversee end-to-end audit delivery, ensuring timely completion and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Risk Assessment & Advisory: Conduct advanced risk assessments and provide actionable insights to senior management on control gaps, emerging risks, and regulatory changes. Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, influencing control enhancements without compromising audit independence.
  • Strategic Contribution: Support the development of the annual audit plan and contribute to shaping audit strategy for high-risk areas including payment processing, fraud, settlement, and exception management. Champion innovation in audit methodology, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance audit effectiveness.
  • Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Ensure audits address key regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, PSD2, NACHA, SWIFT, TARGET2, SEPA, CHAPS) and internal governance standards.
  • Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor audit teams, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, professional skepticism, and continuous improvement. Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members and early talent, ensuring high-quality deliverables and career development.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
  • Expertise in domestic and cross-border payment systems (SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS, Fedwire, ACH, instant payment schemes) and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001).
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in audit, risk management, fraud, or operations within banking, payments, or financial services.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, or equivalent credentials strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of leading audit projects or risk assessments and driving strategic control enhancements.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • People leadership experience coaching junior team members


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 assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

About The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Mellon Financial Corporation (NYSE: MEL) is a global financial services company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Mellon is one of the world's leading providers of financial services for institutions, corporations and affluent individuals, providing institutional asset management, mutual funds, private wealth management, asset servicing, human resources services and treasury services. Mellon has approximately $2.9 trillion in assets under management, administration or custody, including $581 billion under management. Its asset management companies include The Dreyfus Corporation and U.K.-based Newton Investment Management Limited.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Careers

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Learn more about The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Size
49,600 employees
Market Cap
$36 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1784
5 Year Trend
-4.5%
NASDAQ

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