VP, Asset Servicing Governance and Controls Specialist (Asset Servicing)

The Bank of New York Mellon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company in Singapore is seeking a Vice President, Asset Servicing Governance and Controls Specialist. The role involves analyzing legislation for compliance, supporting process development, and collaborating on risk assessments. Candidates should have strong documentation management skills and the ability to influence senior management. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, promoting employee growth and well-being.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Flexible global resources

Generous paid leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex documentation and workflows.
• Ability to improve control processes and identify data-driven solutions.
• Experience in regulatory or legal analysis in financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legislation and compliance requirements for the business.
• Develop processes to meet compliance and commercial controls.
• Review control articulation and develop action plans for weaknesses.
• Support complex change projects regarding regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on risk assessments and testing.
• Drive the agenda for governance meetings and represent the business in forums.
• Assist managers with reports from regulatory agencies and audits.
• Influence senior management regarding compliance issues.
• Investigate breaches to identify root causes.

Skills

Complex documentation handling

Change agent mindset

Control process improvement

Rapid execution in fast-moving environments

Influencing skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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, Asset Servicing Governance and Controls Specialist to join our Asset Servicing Governance and Controls team. This role is located in Singapore.

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

• Analyze existing legislation, regulatory announcements, and industry practices for first line of defense compliance requirements.
• Support the business to develop adequate processes to meet compliance requirements and commercial controls. Implement plans to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations and manage risk.
• Review the articulation of controls and how they mitigate regulatory risks and contribute to the development of action plans to address control weakness / enhancements.
• Support complex change projects and provide insight on implementation of process improvements associated with regulatory matters, or other governance related matters.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders in second line of defense and third line, to support the business with risk assessments, testing exercises.
• Drive the agenda/collate material for the associated governance meetings.
• Represent the business in legal entity control forums.
• Assist business unit managers in response to reports issued by regulatory agencies or audit etc.
• Partner and influence senior management, both within AS and other LOBs to ensure ongoing compliance, as well as legal, risk and compliance at all levels on any regulatory matter as well as internal policies with presence and credibility.
• Investigate breaches and risk events to identify root cause and actions needed to reduce the risk of recurrence.
• No direct reports: provides technical advice/guidance to less experienced team members. Contributes to the achievement of team objectives.

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

• Experience handling / managing complex documentation and business workflow.
• Process oriented “change agent” mindset.
• Ability to review, challenge and improve control processes, identifying data driven solution and opportunities for automation.
• Ability to think and execute quickly in a fast‑moving environment with proper risk lens and balance.
• Ability to lead, work with and influence across the organization including senior management.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical ability applied to governance or business related matters.
• Experience of either regulatory analysis or legal analysis in the financial services space would be considered a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, influencing skills, control focus.
• Must have ability to deal effectively with senior managers.

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.