Senior Vice President, Auditor, Operations and Payments

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Vice President to join our Payments Enablement Internal Audit team in Lake Mary, FL. As a leading global financial services company, BNY influences nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets and is recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead Complex and Global Audit Engagements: Serve as Auditor in Charge for global audits in the Payments Enablement Platform, managing scope, planning, and execution for areas such as payment processing, cash management, and fraud prevention. Oversee end-to-end audit delivery, ensuring timely completion and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment & Advisory: Conduct advanced risk assessments and provide actionable insights to senior management on control gaps, emerging risks, and regulatory changes. Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, influencing control enhancements without compromising audit independence.
• Strategic Contribution: Support the development of the annual audit plan and contribute to shaping audit strategy for high-risk areas including payment processing, fraud, settlement, and exception management. Champion innovation in audit methodology, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Ensure audits address key regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, PSD2, NACHA, SWIFT, TARGET2, SEPA, CHAPS) and internal governance standards.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor audit teams, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, professional skepticism, and continuous improvement. Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members and early talent, ensuring high-quality deliverables and career development.

Requirements

• Expertise in domestic and cross-border payment systems (SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS, Fedwire, ACH, instant payment schemes) and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001).
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in audit, risk management, fraud, or operations within banking, payments, or financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, or equivalent credentials strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading audit projects or risk assessments and driving strategic control enhancements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• People leadership experience coaching junior team members.

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, including:

• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance) for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) plan eligibility with Company contributions.
• Programs to support personal resilience, financial goals, and overall wellbeing.

Pay

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package. The expected base salary for this position may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.