Vice President, Audit Project Leader - Technology Governance

BNY MELLON; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company in London seeks a Vice President, Audit Project Leader to join their Technology and Cybersecurity assurance team. The role requires expertise in technology governance and risk management, focusing on risk-based audits and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible resources and tools

Generous paid leave, including volunteer time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Audit/Technology/Risk field.
• Experience in evaluating technology governance and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver risk-based audits.
• Build relationships across Engineering and risk management.
• Execute risk-focused audit work identifying meaningful issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert for technology governance.
• Lead audits and provide training to peers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Technology governance knowledge

Risk management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audit/Technology/Risk

Job description

Overview

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 and champions of inclusion, 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, Audit Project Leader (Technology Governance and Technology Risk Management) to join our global Technology and Cybersecurity assurance team in Internal Audit. This role is located in London (Hybrid - 4 days in the office).

Responsibilities

• Leveraging knowledge of technology governance, risks and controls to assess, plan, and deliver risk-based audits.
• Building relationships with senior stakeholders across Engineering and second line of defense to assess governance and risk management practices, ensuring they align with industry best practices.
• Executing risk-focused audit work in accordance with Internal Audit policies, methodologies, and standards to identify meaningful issues, risks, and exposures.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for Technology governance and risk matters across Internal Audit.
• Working alongside team members or functioning as an "in-charge" on audits and/or regulatory validations, leading the way with your expertise.
• Applying advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex issues and find innovative solutions with minimal day to day oversight.
• Identifying automation opportunities and actively advancing recommendations for Data Analytics and AI solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Demonstrating leadership through work guidance and training of less experienced peers and providing valuable advice to business leaders.
• Effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.
• Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving audit methodologies, contributing to the advancement of the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in an Audit / Technology / Risk field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC) are a plus.
• Extensive years of total work experience required.
• Experience in evaluating technology governance and risk management practices in a complex organizational setting.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex technical information and communicate it effectively to stakeholders.

Awards and Recognition

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Benefits

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.