Senior Vice President, Compliance & Control

BNY; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY in Dublin, Ireland seeks a Senior Vice President to join the Compliance Testing team within IRAG. You will lead compliance testing activities across assigned business areas, provide independent assurance and partner with stakeholders to strengthen regulatory compliance and risk management.

In this role, you will guide planning and execution, manage a team, oversee all testing phases, and promote rigorous governance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Compliance Testing, Control Testing, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance within a bank, financial institution, regulator, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and how to assess risks and controls.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of compliance testing reviews across business areas, geographies, and risk topics, aligned to Global Testing Methodology.
• Manage and develop a team of testing professionals, setting priorities, coaching, and ensuring high-quality execution and growth.
• Direct all phases of testing engagements: risk assessments, test design, fieldwork, issue identification, reporting, and remediation validation.
• Build partnerships across the three lines of defence to influence actions and strengthen risk management.
• Interpret laws, regulations and policies to assess control effectiveness and provide practical improvements.
• Drive data analytics, automation, and AI tools to enhance testing coverage, efficiency, and reporting.

Skills

Compliance Testing

Control Testing

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Tools

Data Analytics

Automation

AI Tools

Job description

Job Description

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President to join the Compliance Testing team within the Independent Review and Assurance Group (IRAG). This role is located in Dublin, Ireland. In this role, you will lead compliance testing activities across assigned business areas, providing independent assurance and partnering with stakeholders to strengthen regulatory compliance and risk management.

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

• Lead the planning and execution of compliance testing reviews across assigned business areas, geographies, and thematic risk topics, ensuring delivery is timely, risk-focused, and aligned to the Global Testing Methodology.
• Manage and develop a team of testing professionals, setting priorities, providing coaching and oversight, and promoting high-quality execution and professional growth.
• Direct all phases of testing engagements, including risk assessments, test design, fieldwork, issue identification, reporting, and validation of remediation activities.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the three lines of defence, influencing actions and supporting effective management of compliance and regulatory risks.
• Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies to assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Drive the use of data analytics, automation, and BNY's proprietary AI tools to enhance testing coverage, efficiency, reporting quality, and overall assurance outcomes.

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

• Extensive experience in Compliance Testing, Control Testing, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance within a bank, financial institution, regulatory body, or similar regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Proven people leadership experience, including managing high-performing teams, developing talent, and delivering multiple reviews or programmes simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience presenting complex issues and recommendations to senior management.
• Experience leveraging technology, data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled solutions to improve testing, assurance, or risk management processes.
• Knowledge of Irish regulatory requirements including Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), SEAR, Fitness & Probity, AML/CFT, MiFID II, Market Abuse Regulation, Outsourcing requirements, and Operational Resilience/DORA.

About Us

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.

About The Team

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

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.