Vice President, First Line Risk and Controls Manager -
Financial Services Date Posted:
10 October 2026
Closing Date:
November 9, 2026
Recruiter:
BNY Location:
Apopka, Florida Salary:
USD200,000
to
USD260,000
Job Type & Industry:
Technology Risk Contract Type:
Permanent Job Reference:
3014934381-2 Apply for this job now Job Description BNY Mellon seeks a Vice President, 1LoD Risk and Controls to lead first line risk management across complex financial products and operations. You will design and enhance risk and control frameworks, perform risk assessments, oversee control testing, and drive issue remediation in partnership with business leaders. The role leads governance routines, supports regulatory and internal audits, and prepares executive risk reporting. You will mentor a small team, champion a strong risk culture, and collaborate globally to embed effective controls while enabling business growth and innovation at BNY. Responsibilities Lead first line risk and control framework design and implementation across assigned business areas Conduct risk and control self-assessments and oversee control testing and monitoring Identify, track, and remediate control issues, incidents, and near misses Prepare and present risk metrics, dashboards, and reports to senior management and governance forums Partner with business leaders, Compliance, and Audit on regulatory, policy, and control requirements Support regulatory exams and internal audits, including evidence gathering and action plans Drive continuous improvement of risk policies, procedures, and control standards Manage and mentor junior risk and control staff, building subject matter expertise Promote a strong risk culture aligned with BNY policies and risk appetite Collaborate with global teams on risk initiatives, automation, and data-driven insights Required Skills Operational risk management Internal controls design and testing Risk and control self-assessments (RCSA) Regulatory and compliance requirements Data analysis and risk reporting Issue management and remediation Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools Financial services products and operations Stakeholder and senior management communication Team leadership and coaching