2027 BNY Analyst Program - Office of the COO (Houston, TX)

About the role

The Chief Operating Office (COO) practice at BNY brings together professionals focused on operational excellence, business management, governance, execution discipline, and enterprise enablement. The practice ensures teams across BNY deliver consistent, efficient, and well‑governed outcomes while supporting the broader goals of the Platform Operating Model. It serves as a professional home for colleagues whose work strengthens how the organization operates, executes priorities, manages risk, and drives continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day activities and strategic initiatives across the COO, helping drive effective execution against business priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership teams and key stakeholders to prepare briefings, meeting materials, and updates for senior discussions, ensuring information is delivered accurately, completely, and on time.
• Conduct research and analysis on operational processes, performance metrics, business priorities, and engagement activity to support decision‑making and planning.
• Track action items, risks, milestones, deliverables, and post‑meeting follow‑up across ongoing projects and leadership initiatives.
• Monitor and distill insights from COO Office activity, including engagement volume, invitations, forward‑looking meeting management, and related workflows.
• Support the coordination of events, communications, and organizational activities that enable smooth execution across the function.
• Assist with documenting business procedures, workflows, and governance materials to promote consistency, transparency, and strong execution discipline.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process enhancement, AI adoption, and the use of technology to streamline workflows.

Skills you will build

• Process improvement: understanding workflows and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Governance and controls awareness: learning how organizations manage oversight, accountability, and risk.
• Project and program coordination: tracking actions, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Reporting and metrics: helping compile dashboards, updates, and performance insights.
• Execution discipline: supporting the follow‑through needed to move initiatives from planning to completion.

Impact

• Improving team efficiency by organizing processes, tracking deliverables, and supporting follow‑through on priorities.
• Supporting decision‑making by gathering information, preparing updates, and turning data into clear insights.
• Strengthening coordination across stakeholders by managing communications, action items, and project touchpoints.
• Contributing to operational excellence by identifying gaps, suggesting improvements, and streamlining routine work.
• Enabling execution by supporting projects, timelines, governance activities, and reporting.
• Bringing a fresh perspective by asking questions, constructively challenging assumptions, and offering new ideas.

Analyst Program

The 24‑month rotational Analyst Program is designed to set you up for success from day one. New joiners participate in a structured induction experience that includes enterprise‑wide onboarding, an in‑person immersive induction, executive speaker series, skill development, and networking opportunities. Analysts work on meaningful projects aligned to key business practices, receive structured mentorship from managers, senior leaders, peer mentors, and dedicated program managers, and gain exposure across practices, platforms, and teams. The program also provides professional, technical, and financial services training to strengthen business acumen and prepare participants for long‑term career success.

Eligibility

• Enrollment in a 4‑year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business‑related and/or technology‑related majors (preferred).
• Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 (U.S.).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. Employees have access to flexible global resources and tools for their life’s journey, with a focus on health, personal resilience, and financial goals. Generous paid leaves—including paid volunteer time—support team members and their families through moments that matter.

About BNY

At BNY, our culture enables us to run the company better and supports employee growth and success. As a leading global financial services firm at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20 % of the world’s investible assets. Our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, delivering 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.

Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune, 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025