Vice President, POM Product Management

Archer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Vice President, POM Product Management in Manchester to lead enterprise custody modernization. You will drive AI-enabled improvements, governance, and cross-functional coordination across custody ops, product and tech teams.

You will shape operating models, control frameworks, and data governance to deliver scalable, compliant solutions for global clients in a fast-evolving market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in custody operations or large-scale transformation within financial services.
• Deep understanding of global custody processes including asset servicing and settlements.
• Proven track record designing target operating models across multi-region organizations.
• Strong knowledge of risk, control, and regulatory frameworks affecting custody services.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models and driving cross-functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Corporate Action modernization strategy, design, and governance.
• Design end-to-end custody capabilities and integrate workflows into strategic platforms.
• Lead transformation roadmaps with milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigations.
• Establish data ownership, quality standards, and risk controls across processes.
• Act as central point of coordination across custody operations, product, and technology leadership.

Skills

Custody operations

Operating model design

Large-scale transformation

Regulatory risk frameworks

Agile / hybrid delivery

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor or above in a relevant field

Job description

Archer is collaborating with BNY to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Vice President, POM Product Management

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, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Product Owner to join our Enterprise Custody Services team. This role is located in Manchester.

In this role, key responsibilities will include the following.

In this role, key responsibilities will include the following.

Corporate Action Modernization Strategy, Design & Governance

• Leveraging AI to radically reimagine product development to modernize Corporate Actions processing; including process architecture, service boundaries, control frameworks, and governance structures.
• Establish clear ownership models, roles, and accountability across operations, technology, and product teams.
• Standardize Corporate Action processes while incorporating regional regulatory, market, and client nuances.
• Embed governance routines to ensure adherence to strategic target operating models, including performance management, risk oversight, and continuous improvement mechanisms.

Service and Capability Integration

• Design end-to-end Corporate Action capabilities and services covering the full life cycle, providing best in class products to clients.
• Integrate workflows into strategic platforms (e.g., Staff Workstation and related tooling), ensuring alignment with SLA frameworks and operational priorities.
• Identify inefficiencies, duplication, and control gaps, and drive process re-engineering initiatives to improve scalability and resilience.
• Leverage automation and data-driven decisioning to enhance straight-through processing and reduce manual intervention.

Transformation & Change Delivery

• Define transition roadmaps from current state to target state, including milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory change, market evolution, and client requirements.
• Oversee implementation of new processes and tools, ensuring minimal disruption to business-as-usual operations.

Data, Risk & Control Framework

• Define data ownership, lineage, and quality standards within Corporate Actions modernization.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data in AI solutions to provide automation and real-time insights into process health, risk exposure and service quality.
• Embed robust risk and control mechanisms across all processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Partner with risk, compliance, and audit teams to ensure transparency and auditability of operational processes.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Act as the central point of coordination across custody operations, product, and technology leadership.
• Drive alignment on priorities, design decisions, and implementation strategies across global teams.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional pods and working groups delivering operating model initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, standardization, and continuous improvement across the custody organization.

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

• Extensive experience in custody operations, operating model design, or large-scale transformation within financial services.
• Deep understanding of global custody processes, including asset servicing, settlements, cash management, and client reporting
• Proven track record in designing and implementing target operating models across complex, multi-region organizations.
• Strong knowledge of risk, control, and regulatory frameworks impacting custody services.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models, with the ability to drive outcomes across cross-functional pods.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to align senior leaders across operations, technology, and product.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to translate complex operational challenges into scalable solutions.

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Our Benefits And Rewards

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.