Corporate Trust: Vice President, Market/Client Risk Transaction Management I

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Bring your ideas. Make history.
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 digital era.
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.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Market/Client Risk Management I to join our Transaction Management team. This role is on a hybrid work model (in office 3 days a week) and will be located out of our Houston, TX or Pittsburgh, PA office.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

Analyzes and reviews documentation relating to moderately complex debt issuances with consideration for BNY Mellon risk and reviews, while analyzing and executing transactions with clients.
Facilitates onboarding and setups of new bond issuances.
Works with clients and BNY Mellon teams to resolve issues and develop new business in line with business objectives.
Where applicable, reviews work of more junior colleagues and provides guidance on complex tasks.
Works with issuers and their lawyers and advisors when reviewing the terms of the transactions to ensure they are set up according to BNY Mellon standards and manage areas of potential risk whilst meeting client objectives.
Coordinates tasks with internal and external parties.
Mitigates risk to BNY Mellon by reviewing moderately complex client contracts or transactions or processing tasks and ensuring that they comply with corporate policies and business procedures and protect as well as compensate BNY Mellon for services provided.
Works with clients, the business and legal teams to resolve issues in line with client and business objectives.
Prepares and/or reviews required documents and/or market / shareholder notices.
Communicates with lawyers, advisors and clients to resolve any structural or contractual issues.
Ensures BNY Mellon is compliant with applicable regulations and policies and procedures.
Works with the team to review, analyze and/or structure transactions in ways that are compliant with applicable regulations and contracts.
No direct reports but may provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Responsible for transaction management and closing deals for assigned clients and/or transactions, but will contribute to the achievement of any team or area objectives.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
5-7 years of work experience in Corporate Trust, Finance or related fields
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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’
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