Vice President, Client Operations

Vice President, Client Operations

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 – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Client Operations to join our Custody Client Operations – Prime Custody team. This role is located in New York City.

Role Summary 

The Custody Client Operations – Prime Custody, Vice President supports the delivery of day-to-day custody operations and client servicing activities. This role is responsible for managing operational processes, resolving client and transaction-related issues, monitoring controls, and helping ensure that custody services are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with service expectations. The Vice President also acts as a key escalation point for more complex issues and contributes to process improvement and risk reduction initiatives.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Execute and oversee daily custody operational activities, including transaction support, settlements, reconciliations, asset servicing coordination, and exception management. 
• Serve as a point of contact for client operational inquiries and internal stakeholder requests related to custody activity. 
• Investigate and resolve breaks, discrepancies, and operational issues in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Monitor workflows, queues, and service levels to ensure deadlines and client commitments are met. 
• Escalate complex issues appropriately and coordinate with partner teams such as technology, risk, cash, settlements, and client service. 
• Serve as a senior point of contact to Major clients on moderately complex service issues and assist in developing strategy to deliver world-class client service across products or platforms. 
• Collaborate with clients and influence internal stakeholders to align client needs with BNY's commercial strategy. 

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, business, operations, or a related field. 
• 7-12 years’ experience required.
•  Relevant experience in custody operations, securities services, client operations, or financial services operations. 
• Good understanding of custody products, settlements, asset servicing, reconciliations, and operational controls. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

BNY Newsroom

BNY LinkedIn 

 Here’s a few of our recent awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

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. 

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

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.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

 Here’s a few of our recent awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

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.

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

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. 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. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, 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 the employee’s 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.