2027 BNY Analyst Program - Office of the COO (Houston, TX)

BNY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking an ambitious analyst for its 2027 Analyst Program in the Office of the COO. The role focuses on operational excellence, governance, and enterprise enablement, with a 24-month rotation across key practice areas.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, prepare concise briefings, and drive data-informed decision-making in a fast-paced financial services environment. You will build skills in process improvement, governance, project coordination, and reporting while working on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year undergraduate degree with a focus on business and/or technology.
• Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 (U.S.).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; sponsorship for employment visa status is not required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives across the COO, helping drive execution against business priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to prepare briefings and updates for senior discussions, ensuring timely, accurate information.
• Conduct research and analysis on operational processes, performance metrics, business priorities, and engagement activity.
• Track action items, risks, milestones, deliverables, and post-meeting follow-up across projects and leadership initiatives.
• Monitor COO Office activity to distill insights, including engagement volume and meeting management workflows.
• Coordinate events, communications, and organizational activities to enable smooth execution across the function.
• Document business procedures, workflows, and governance materials to promote consistency and transparency.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process enhancements and AI adoption.

Skills

Process improvement

Governance

Project coordination

Reporting & metrics

Execution discipline

Education

Undergraduate degree focus in business/technology

Job description

2027 BNY Analyst Program - Office of the COO

The Chief Operating Office practice brings together professionals focused on operational excellence, business management, governance, execution discipline, and enterprise enablement. The practice helps ensure that teams across BNY are equipped to deliver consistent, efficient, and well-governed outcomes while supporting the broader goals of the Platform Operating Model. It serves as a professional home for colleagues whose work strengthens how the organization operates, executes priorities, manages risk, and drives continuous improvement. By connecting practitioners across teams, the Practice promotes consistency, capability building, and the sharing of best practices.

What you will do

• Support day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives across the Chief Operating Office (COO), helping drive effective execution against business priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership teams and key stakeholders to prepare briefings, meeting materials, and updates for senior discussions, ensuring information is delivered accurately, completely, and on time.
• Conduct research and analysis on operational processes, performance metrics, business priorities, and engagement activity to support decision-making and planning.
• Track action items, risks, milestones, deliverables, and post-meeting follow-up across ongoing projects and leadership initiatives.
• Monitor and distill insights from COO Office activity, including engagement volume, invitations, forward-looking meeting management, and related workflows.
• Support the coordination of events, communications, and organizational activities that enable smooth execution across the function.
• Assist with documenting business procedures, workflows, and governance materials to promote consistency, transparency, and strong execution discipline.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process enhancement, AI adoption, and the use of technology to streamline workflows.

Skills you will build

• Process improvement: understanding workflows and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Governance and controls awareness: learning how organizations manage oversight, accountability, and risk
• Project and program coordination: tracking actions, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
• Reporting and metrics: helping compile dashboards, updates, and performance insights
• Execution discipline: supporting the follow-through needed to move initiatives from planning to completion

Impact you will have at BNY

• Improving team efficiency by helping organize processes, track deliverables, and support follow-through on priorities
• Supporting decision-making by gathering information, preparing updates, and helping turn data into clear insights
• Strengthening coordination across stakeholders by helping manage communications, action items, and project touchpoints
• Contributing to operational excellence by identifying gaps, suggesting improvements, and helping streamline routine work
• Enabling execution by supporting projects, timelines, governance activities, and reporting
• Bringing a fresh perspective by asking questions, challenging assumptions constructively, and offering new ideas

Why this could be a fit for you

This could be a fit for you if you’re interested in how organizations operate behind the scenes and enjoy bringing structure, coordination, and problem-solving to complex work. It’s an opportunity to build broad business exposure, strengthen your professional skills, and contribute to work that helps teams execute more effectively across the organization.

Analyst Program

Our 24-month rotational Analyst Program is designed to set you up for success from day one. New joiners take part in a structured induction experience to help them assimilate into BNY, learn about the organization, connect with peers and leaders, and build the core skills needed to navigate their early career with confidence.

From day one, analysts are immersed in BNY's collaborative and innovative culture through:

• Enterprise-wide onboarding and development programming, including an in person immersive induction experience, executive speaker series, skill development, and networking opportunities.
• Meaningful project work aligned to key business practices and platforms, providing hands‑on experience, skill development, and real-world business impact.
• Structured mentorship and career support from managers, senior leaders, peer mentors, business stakeholders, and dedicated program managers.
• Exposure across practices, platforms, and teams, building a broad understanding of BNY's integrated business model.
• Professional, technical, and financial services training designed to strengthen business acumen and prepare participants for long-term career success.
• A premier early‑career experience, backed by senior leadership and designed to develop the next generation of talent for BNY's global workforce.

Program eligibility:

• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred
• Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 (U.S.)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the countrywhere applying.

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 #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.