Senior Vice President, Corporate Services Manager

BNY; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is seeking a Senior Vice President for EMEA GCSD Operations. This role involves managing corporate services, fostering an inclusive team culture, and driving operational efficiency. The position is hybrid based in Manchester, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health and wellbeing programs

Diversity and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing corporate services in complex organizations.
• Proven leadership in senior management roles.
• Experience building and managing teams in entrepreneurial environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive GCSD strategy and operations aligned with global guidelines.
• Manage multiple projects and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Promote service excellence and value creation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data and Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Senior Vice President – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) GCSD Operations Manager - Corporate Services

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Every day, our 50,000+ employees bring their perspectives to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities, and people worldwide.

We are recognized as a top innovator and an inclusive workplace, helping make money work for the world. This is what it’s all about.

Responsibilities

We seek a Senior Vice President, EMEA GCSD Operations Manager - Corporate Services, responsible for managing and operating the Global Corporate Services Division (GCSD) commodities, including:

• Driving GCSD strategy and site operations aligned with global guidelines and vision; think globally, act locally.
• Ensuring operational compliance with global commodity strategies, policies, processes, and governance.
• Fostering an inclusive, collaborative team culture that promotes employee success, empowerment, innovation, and focus on key results.

This role is based in Manchester – Hybrid model.

Impact Areas

In this role, you will:

• Promote service excellence, efficiency, and value creation.
• Assess current operations and develop long-term strategic plans for improvement.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships, support portfolio enhancements, and address internal client issues.
• Coordinate with vendors, ensure compliance with governance, monitor costs, and oversee vendor performance and management.
• Prepare and present project proposals to senior leadership.
• Implement industry best practices, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices to maximize impact.
• Leverage digital solutions to streamline operations and automate manual processes.

Leadership & Commodity Support

• Provide regional oversight for GCSD commodities, considering regional nuances.
• Set goals for operational efficiency and productivity.
• Develop and monitor initiatives to improve vendor service levels.
• Assess staffing structures, recommend staffing and compensation, and manage talent development.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to evaluate new services or enhancements.

Team Culture & Management

• Create an inclusive environment promoting empathy, success, and well-being.
• Model high standards of honesty, transparency, and integrity.
• Encourage collaboration, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Recognize biases, promote fairness, and include diverse perspectives.
• Empower team members, foster innovation, and support career development.
• Communicate clearly, set high standards, and drive accountability.

Practicalities

• Reports to the International Lead for Corporate Services (Manchester, UK).
• Manage GCSD employees across EMEA and oversee approximately 150 vendor staff.
• Availability for emergency support during EMEA operational hours and periodic travel within the region.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience managing corporate services in complex organizations.
• Proven leadership in senior management roles.
• Experience building and managing teams in entrepreneurial or startup environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Exceptional communication skills, especially in English, with proven ability to lead through influence.
• Proficiency in productivity tools (Microsoft Office, SharePoint).
• Strong data and analytics skills.
• Understanding of legal and contractual terms.
• Self-starter with a track record of achieving results and strategic execution.

Our Awards & Recognition

• Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies 2024
• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Disability:IN, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Just Capital’s “Most Just Companies” 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index 2023

Benefits & Rewards

BNY offers competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs, emphasizing health, resilience, and financial goals. We support diversity and inclusion and are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About Us

With over 230 years of history, BNY Mellon leads in finance, supporting investors worldwide and safeguarding nearly one-fifth of global financial assets. Our global team is dedicated to innovative, trustworthy service. Join us and make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.