Risk Associate - BNY Mellon Return to Work Program

Making a decision to return to work can be exciting and scary all at the same time. We get it 100% - many of us at reacHIRE are returners, too!!  And, we believe meaningful relationships formed along the way back to work should be built on communication and trust. Which is why our team of Program Managers are here to listen to your unique story and help you take the best next steps toward your next opportunity.We are excited to partner with BNY Mellon for a 6-month return-to-work program starting in June 2024. 

If you are a professional returning to work after a 1.5+ year career break or worked in part time or independent contractor roles, this could be the perfect opportunity! reacHIRE is invested in helping professionals return with confidence; providing the resources and support needed via Program Managers who will help guide and navigate the entire process alongside you. 

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazing Returners, so please don’t hesitate to apply - we’d love to hear from you.

Summary:

BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.  

What You'll Contribute Day-to-Day: 

• Document standard enterprise resiliency controls in alignment with Enterprise Resiliency Office (ERO) policies and standards, including rationalization of existing controls already implemented in RCSAs across the enterprise
• Design and document governance processes and internal ERO controls to ensure ongoing sustainability and oversight for standard resiliency controls
• Socialize controls and governance processes and incorporate feedback across diverse stakeholders, including ERO, Line of Business Resiliency Leads (BRLs) and other business stakeholders, Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO) and multiple line 2 organizations (Technology Risk Management (TRM), Corporate Operational Risk Framework (CORM))
• Coordinate distribution and advise and assist adoption of the standard controls into line of business RCSAs across the organization
• Develop reporting and implement ongoing monitoring of control effectiveness ratings and control issue remediation for all standard resiliency controls
• Periodically lead and perform thematic reviews of standard resiliency controls, including efficiently, effectively, and timely testing of controls for design, operating effectiveness and sustainability to ensure adherence to applicable corporate and business policies and procedures.
• Over time, grow to act as a SME to businesses adopting and testing standard resiliency controls and provide support, as needed, to validate business remediated findings by ensuring agreed upon action plans are completed and sustainably implemented.
• Execute effective change management for the standard resiliency controls to ensure ongoing alignment with the ERO framework and other relevant enterprise risk policies and standards as they evolve.
• Partner with other CAO enterprise functions (e.g., Change, Sourcing) and the Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO) to support the bank’s strategies for standardized enterprise control management
• Partner with ERO to identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate execution, testing and monitoring of resiliency controls across the enterprise.
• Establish strong working relationships with the Risk Management, Compliance and Audit teams and members of the business line team to ensure a consistent understanding of the enterprise controls and to support completion of risk-related deliverables, issue resolution and implementation of improvements. 

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have:

• Expertise with Operational Risk Management processes and associated frameworks, including risk and control assessments (RCSAs), internal controls development and testing, and gap analysis and remediation
• Experience with enterprise resiliency functions, including business continuity, disaster recovery, incident and crisis management, third party resiliency, and technology resiliency.
• Ability to both collaborate and challenge with professionalism and credibility.
• Strong communications and influencing skills to manage diverse stakeholders and points of view
• Strong presentation development and delivery skills, with experience both driving workshops and forums and delivering presenting to senior audiences.
• Experience coordinating or conducting internal audit examinations.
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 

It's An Added Bonus If You Have:

• Business Analysis and technical experience within a complex eco-system including multiple system applications is preferred, as well as some experience managing enterprise-wide programs is highly desired.
• Transformation/Process Change experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting clients within multiple lines of business is preferred.
• 10-12 years of total work experience preferred.

reacHIRE is changing the trajectory for individuals in the workplace by partnering with forward-thinking companies. reacHIRE believes a career break shouldn't be a career breaker. At the end of the program, you may be eligible for full-time or extended contracting work, but it is not guaranteed. Either way, you’ll become part of the reacHIRE team, join with a cohort of fellow Returners, and we will provide 360-degree support via Aurora, along with a dedicated Program Manager to ensure your success every step of your journey back to work!

Our return-to-work program participants come from all walks of life, and so do we. At reacHIRE, the sum of our individual differences, life experiences, and self-expression is what makes us great. Be you and reach higher!

Please note:

• reacHIRE will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. For assistance with your application please contact: Sarah White at swhite@reachire.com.
• reacHIRE is unable to sponsor program participants for the duration of our return-to-work programs.

What’s great about working at BNY Mellon?

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:  

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion  
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI) 
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score  
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company 
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index 
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’ 

Our Benefits:  

BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter.  

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.