Vice President, Auditor, Operations and Payments

About the role

The role of Vice President in the Payments Enablement Internal Audit team at BNY is to lead complex and global audit engagements, conduct risk assessments, and support strategic contributions. This role can be based in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA.

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: Ensure 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 7 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.

Qualifications

• Expertise in domestic and cross-border payment systems (SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS, Fedwire, ACH, instant payment schemes) and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001).
• Minimum 7 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.

Skills

• Expertise in domestic and cross-border payment systems (SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS, Fedwire, ACH, instant payment schemes) and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001).
• Minimum 7 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

• Highest level of competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs.
• Flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals.
• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, to support you and your family through moments that matter.
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Pay

The expected base salary for this position when employment commences 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. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.

Schedule

This role can be based in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA.