2027 BNY Analyst Program - Office of the COO (Manchester)

BNY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking talented undergraduates for the 2027 Analyst Program in the Office of the COO. This 24-month rotation exposes you to operational excellence, governance, and enterprise enablement, building core business skills.

You will support day-to-day COO activities, analyze processes and performance metrics, and help track actions, risks, milestones, and deliverables across projects. Graduating in 2027 with a 2:1 or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student with strong business or technology focus.
• Graduating in 2027.
• Minimum 2:1 GPA.
• Sponsorship not required for employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day COO activities and strategic initiatives.
• Research operational processes and performance metrics.
• Track actions, risks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Document business procedures, workflows, and governance materials.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

Undergraduate degree program

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

2027 BNY Analyst Program - Office of the COO

The Chief Operating Office practice brings together professionals focused on operational excellence, business management, governance, execution discipline, and enterprise enablement. The practice helps ensure that teams across BNY are equipped to deliver consistent, efficient, and well-governed outcomes while supporting the broader goals of the Platform Operating Model. It serves as a professional home for colleagues whose work strengthens how the organization operates, executes priorities, manages risk, and drives continuous improvement. By connecting practitioners across teams, the Practice promotes consistency, capability building, and the sharing of best practices.

What you will do

• Support day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives within the Chief Operating Office (COO)

• Conduct research and analysis on operational processes, performance metrics, and business priorities

• Help track action items, risks, milestones, and deliverables across ongoing projects

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency

• Assist with documentation of business procedures, workflows, and governance materials

Skills you will build

• Process improvement: understanding workflows and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency

• Governance and controls awareness: learning how organizations manage oversight, accountability, and risk

• Project and program coordination: tracking actions, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables

• Reporting and metrics: helping compile dashboards, updates, and performance insights

• Execution discipline: supporting the follow-through needed to move initiatives from planning to completion

Impact you will have at BNY

• Improving team efficiency by helping organize processes, track deliverables, and support follow-through on priorities

• Supporting decision-making by gathering information, preparing updates, and helping turn data into clear insights

• Strengthening coordination across stakeholders by helping manage communications, action items, and project touchpoints

• Contributing to operational excellence by identifying gaps, suggesting improvements, and helping streamline routine work

• Enabling execution by supporting projects, timelines, governance activities, and reporting

• Bringing a fresh perspective by asking questions, challenging assumptions constructively, and offering new ideas

Why this could be a fit for you

This could be a fit for you if you're interested in how organizations operate behind the scenes and enjoy bringing structure, coordination, and problem-solving to complex work. It's an opportunity to build broad business exposure, strengthen your professional skills, and contribute to work that helps teams execute more effectively across the organization.

Analyst Program

Our 24-month rotational Analyst Program is designed to set you up for success from day one. New joiners take part in a structured induction experience to help them assimilate into BNY, learn about the organization, connect with peers and leaders, and build the core skills needed to navigate their early career with confidence.

From day one, analysts are immersed in BNY's collaborative and innovative culture through:

• Enterprise-wide onboarding and development programming, including an in-person immersive induction experience, executive speaker series, skill development, and networking opportunities.

• Meaningful project work aligned to key business practices and platforms, providing hands-on experience, skill development, and real-world business impact.

• Structured mentorship and career support from managers, senior leaders, peer mentors, business stakeholders, and dedicated program managers.

• Exposure across practices, platforms, and teams, building a broad understanding of BNY's integrated business model.

• Professional, technical, and financial services training designed to strengthen business acumen and prepare participants for long-term career success.

• A premier early-career experience, backed by senior leadership and designed to develop the next generation of talent for BNY's global workforce.

Program eligibility:

• Enrollment in a 3-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred

• Graduating in 2027

• Minimum cumulative 2:1 & above

• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the countrywhere applying.

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 re-define 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.