Director, Regional CAO (APAC Treasury Services)

at  BNY Mellon

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 era of digital.
With 240 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 Director, Regional CAO to join our Treasury Services team. This role is located in Singapore, hybrid.

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

• Key leadership support to the APAC regional lead, driving various business management initiatives
• Lead status and execution for major programs and projects, facilitates risk mitigation and manages the resolution of more complex issues. Ensure delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards to align towards our strategic Business outcomes.
• Leads the APAC region driving the Global Belonging and Inclusion culture to enhance communication and employee engagement.
• Represent the business by participating/leading various working groups for global and regional business initiatives covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, business activities/efficiencies review, regulatory requirements and policy implementation.
• Manages first line of defence regulatory oversight management efforts as they relate to complex regulatory and policy requirements, efficiencies and program and project development.
• Helps business develop and implement procedures to meet complex compliance requirements and validates controls or project plans to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations and manage risk.
• Engages with internal teams and APAC Leadership Team to stay abreast of organization and function operations and has a full understanding of company practices relevant to metrics, performance indicators, reporting protocols, e.g. OKRs KPI’s KRI’s etc.
• Develops and communicates both informational and decision-seeking reports, analyses and/or presentations in alignment with the global business e.g. strategic growth initiatives.
• Coordinate regional internal and external reviews, including but not limited to compliance and audit reviews.
• Establish and lead governance, reporting and communication services to ensure cohesion across the region and in alignment with the broader global business unit
• Partner with global, regional and country teams across all business functions to ensure effective execution of risk control and business governance ensuring regional/country staff are aware of an in compliance with laws, regulations and policies - gaps are noted and actioned appropriately.
• Work with global and regional legal, compliance and risk control teams in day-to day work, as well as to ensure satisfactory completion and on time submission of annual Risk Assessments.
• In conjunction with global business resiliency lead, manage local/regional business incidents or crisis management work streams till completion of remediation, ensuring risk and control are in place to meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Execute regional business continuity plans.
• Lead periodical reviews of record management, including annual Self-Assessment and ensure inclusion of remediation plans.

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

• Advanced degree, preferably in business management or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required 15+ years of related Front Office experience within Financial Services industry is a plus.
• Experience supporting and advising a multi-jurisdictional business region
• Candidates with business control and product knowledge in transaction banking are preferred.
• Strong data management and analytical skills with a keen understanding of risk management in Financial Services industry
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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, 2023
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score, 2023
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 2023
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2023
• Forbes Blockchain 50, 2023

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.
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

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

• Key leadership support to the APAC regional lead, driving various business management initiatives
• Lead status and execution for major programs and projects, facilitates risk mitigation and manages the resolution of more complex issues. Ensure delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards to align towards our strategic Business outcomes.
• Leads the APAC region driving the Global Belonging and Inclusion culture to enhance communication and employee engagement.
• Represent the business by participating/leading various working groups for global and regional business initiatives covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, business activities/efficiencies review, regulatory requirements and policy implementation.
• Manages first line of defence regulatory oversight management efforts as they relate to complex regulatory and policy requirements, efficiencies and program and project development.
• Helps business develop and implement procedures to meet complex compliance requirements and validates controls or project plans to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations and manage risk.
• Engages with internal teams and APAC Leadership Team to stay abreast of organization and function operations and has a full understanding of company practices relevant to metrics, performance indicators, reporting protocols, e.g. OKRs KPI’s KRI’s etc.
• Develops and communicates both informational and decision-seeking reports, analyses and/or presentations in alignment with the global business e.g. strategic growth initiatives.
• Coordinate regional internal and external reviews, including but not limited to compliance and audit reviews.
• Establish and lead governance, reporting and communication services to ensure cohesion across the region and in alignment with the broader global business unit
• Partner with global, regional and country teams across all business functions to ensure effective execution of risk control and business governance ensuring regional/country staff are aware of an in compliance with laws, regulations and policies - gaps are noted and actioned appropriately.
• Work with global and regional legal, compliance and risk control teams in day-to day work, as well as to ensure satisfactory completion and on time submission of annual Risk Assessments.
• In conjunction with global business resiliency lead, manage local/regional business incidents or crisis management work streams till completion of remediation, ensuring risk and control are in place to meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Execute regional business continuity plans.
• Lead periodical reviews of record management, including annual Self-Assessment and ensure inclusion of remediation plans

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

• Advanced degree, preferably in business management or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required 15+ years of related Front Office experience within Financial Services industry is a plus.
• Experience supporting and advising a multi-jurisdictional business region
• Candidates with business control and product knowledge in transaction banking are preferred.
• Strong data management and analytical skills with a keen understanding of risk management in Financial Services industry
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skill