AI-First Head of Engineering, Operational Risk

BNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY in New York City is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Engineering - Operational Risk to shape architecture, strategy, and delivery for the Operational Risk domain. You will lead scalable platforms, ensure strong controls, and drive agile execution with an AI-first approach to engineering outcomes.

This role partners with risk management, control functions, and business units to prioritize capabilities, balance innovation with risk, and deliver resilient solutions that support enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in a systems SCM environment; securities/financial services a plus.
• Experience with operational risk management systems, controls, or workflow tooling.
• Familiarity with agile practices and leading small, high-performing teams.
• Industry experience in operational risk is a plus.
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable architectures for operational risk controls, event management, and monitoring systems.
• Standardize taxonomies for operational risk events, controls, issues, and related management information.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies, automation frameworks, and resilient engineering capabilities to strengthen the control environment.
• Lead small, agile engineering teams focused on platform outcomes, delivery quality, and operational stability.
• Drive an AI-first approach in operational risk tooling to improve automation, insight, and workflow effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in risk management, control functions, and business units to prioritize and deliver capabilities.
• Support engineering decisions that balance innovation, risk management, and operational resilience.

Skills

Strong communication

Agile practices

Leadership in engineering

Stakeholder management

Architecture and delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

BNY in New York City is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Engineering - Operational Risk to shape architecture, strategy, and delivery for the Operational Risk domain. You will lead scalable platforms, ensure strong controls, and drive agile execution with an AI-first approach to engineering outcomes.

This role partners with risk management, control functions, and business units to prioritize capabilities, balance innovation with risk, and deliver resilient solutions that support enterprise