Director, Fixed Income & Equities Regulatory and Change Leadnew

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Fixed Income & Equities Regulatory and Change Lead to join our Global Markets COO team. This role is located in New York City

Role Overview

BNY Markets is seeking a Senior Vice President, Fixed Income & Equities Regulatory and Change Lead to drive the regulatory, risk and governance agenda across the Fixed Income & Equities franchise. Partnering closely with Business Heads, COOs and Product Leads, this high-impact role sits at the intersection of business strategy, regulatory change and execution, helping translate complex regulatory and control priorities into coordinated action across a Global Markets business.

The ideal candidate will hold a strong track record in business management, COO, risk, controls or compliance, bringing sound judgment and a proven ability to lead cross-functional regulatory initiatives, drive remediation and influence senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

Regulatory Change, Governance & Risk Management

• Lead the execution of regulatory, governance, risk and remediation initiatives across Fixed Income & Equities.
• Partner with Business Heads, COOs and control functions to strengthen the regulatory and control environment.
• Represent the business in governance forums, regulatory programs, audits and reviews, ensuring effective oversight and audit readiness.
• Provide senior leadership with clear reporting on regulatory developments, risks, remediation progress and key priorities.

Business Management & Strategic Execution

• Drive cross-functional delivery across Business, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Controls.
• Support regulatory strategy and transformation initiatives, ensuring strong governance, transparency and execution discipline.
• Lead critical regulatory workstreams, resolve issues and coordinate delivery across stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Enhance regulatory processes, operating effectiveness and risk management practices.

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 
• 5–10 years of experience in business management, COO, risk, controls, compliance or related leadership roles within financial services. 
• Strong knowledge of Fixed Income and Equities markets, including Sales & Trading market structure. 
• Demonstrated experience leading regulatory, governance, control or business transformation initiatives. 
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex cross-functional programs. 
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of ownership, judgment and accountability. 
• Experience partnering effectively across Business, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Controls functions in a Global Markets environment.

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.