Senior Specialist, Corporate Trust Transactions

About the role

The Senior Specialist plays a pivotal role within the Corporate Trust vision, focusing on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with less complex contract negotiations related to bond issuances. This position supports BNY's strategic pillars by ensuring a robust risk management framework that aligns with the organization's principles of integrity and client focus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms with clients and their legal team, by partnering with BNY counsel and internal parties, to identify and mitigate potential contractual, operational, and regulatory risks to ensure contracts (such as Bond Indentures, Paying Agent/Escrow agreements) meet BNY’s risk appetite.
• Cook up with internal and external parties to ensure accurate and timely facilitation of onboarding activities on the Bank’s systems to comply with contract requirements.
• Focus on the client experience by delivering high-quality service, anticipating client needs, and utilizing available technology to optimize results.
• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and improve efficiency.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness. Escalate risk exposures promptly while providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in the financial industry.
• Corporate Trust and contract negotiation experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Ability to manage and mitigate risks.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry trends.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.

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.

Pay

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.