Director, Head of Engineering – Operational Risk

This role is a member of the Engineering Practice and aligned to the Risk & Compliance Hub, responsible for engineering strategy, architecture, and delivery for the Operational Risk domain with a focus on scalable platforms, strong controls, agile execution, and an AI-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable architectures for operational risk controls, event management, and monitoring systems.
• Standardize taxonomies for operational risk events, controls, issues, and related management information.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies, automation frameworks, and resilient engineering capabilities to strengthen the control environment.
• Lead small, agile engineering teams focused on platform outcomes, delivery quality, and operational stability.
• Drive an AI-first approach in operational risk tooling to improve automation, insight, and workflow effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in risk management, control functions, and business units to prioritize and deliver capabilities.
• Support engineering decisions that balance innovation, risk management, and operational resilience.
• Operate as a senior engineering leader within the Engineering Practice, contributing to engineering standards, talent development, and platform-wide execution discipline.
• Work within the Risk & Compliance Hub to align delivery with hub priorities, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk and control objectives.
• Lead small, high-performing agile teams using iterative delivery practices, transparent prioritization, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner closely with product, data, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to shape roadmaps and deliver resilient solutions.
• Promote an AI-first mindset by identifying opportunities to improve engineering productivity, automation, controls, and decision support.
• Create clarity on priorities, architecture direction, and execution outcomes for the team and stakeholders.
• Build strong engineering culture through coaching, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Balance innovation with sound engineering practices, operational resilience, and risk management.
• Represent the domain effectively across hub, practice, and enterprise governance forums.
• Drive delivery against strategic objectives while maintaining high standards for quality, performance, and control.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of experience in systems analysis and program development with related supervisory, management, and administrative experience; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Experience with operational risk management systems, controls, or workflow tooling in an enterprise setting.
• Familiarity with agile practices and leading small, high-performing teams.
• Industry experience in operational risk is a plus.
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

About Us

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.

About The Team

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Here’s a few of our recent awards:

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

Benefits

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.