Senior Specialist, Data & AI Governance (1LoD Risk and Controls)
Job ID: 81765 | Location: New York City
About the role
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. We’re seeking a Senior Specialist, Data & AI Governance to join our Data Solutions and Service team.
Responsibilities
- Lead management of Data Risk by supporting the Data Quality (DQ) Controls and Issue Management process for the bank
- Work with Data Leaders and Data Divisional Officers across the Enterprise to build and monitor Data Quality Controls
- Serve as the first line of defense (1LOD) for Data Quality issues impacting applications and critical sources of data
- Build and support AI tools and supported processes to enhance Data Quality and Governance initiatives
- Work with second line of defense (2LOD) and Internal Audit to review required evidence to close issues and actively support issue owners and responsible groups to get required information properly documented in the enterprise issue tracking system
- Review tactical and strategic remediation efforts of Data Quality issues to manage data risk for the bank
- Track open DQ issues and metrics of assigned Platforms to manage SLA compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
- 3–5 years of total work experience preferred
- Experience in Financial Services preferred
- Experience with control and issues management in a regulatory environment (Financial Services preferred)
- Strong analytical skills to review Data Quality Controls and Issue remediation plans and results
- Familiarity with Data Lineage and Issue Management tools
- Skills in using and building AI tools to automate and enhance regulatory and controls processes
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with business and engineering professionals to resolve design disputes, issue ownership and remediation disputes
- Good business writing skills to assess and improve the quality of Issue documentation
About the team
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself — check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn. Recent awards include: America’s Most Innovative Companies (Fortune, 2025), World’s Most Admired Companies (Fortune, 2025), and “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. 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 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. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. The expected base salary for this position 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.