Director of Cybersecurity Regulatory Engagement (1LOD)

BNY Mellon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a Director for Cybersecurity Regulatory Engagement (1LOD) in New York City. The role focuses on leading regulatory engagements, translating regulatory expectations into actionable 1LOD actions, and providing executive-level communications and governance across teams.

The position demands deep regulatory judgment, collaboration with Engineering Controls, Risk, Legal, and Internal Audit, and the ability to drive disciplined execution in a highly regulated financial services

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, governance, audit, or related technology disciplines.
• Extensive regulatory engagement experience in a large, complex, highly regulated organization.
• Proven track record leading regulatory exams, supervisory interactions, or other regulatory engagements.
• Experience operating in a First Line of Defense (1LOD) role.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior leadership and regulators.
• Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Execute end to end cybersecurity regulatory engagements, including regulatory exams, supervisory meetings, remediation activities, and RFIs.
• Coordinate globally with process owners, control owners, and SMEs to deliver regulator-ready responses in collaboration with other control functions.
• Lead and coach team members to ensure disciplined regulatory execution.
• Prepare executive briefings and talking points for senior management and boards.

Skills

Regulatory engagements

Executive communication

1LOD leadership

Cybersecurity risk management

Job description

BNY Mellon is seeking a Director for Cybersecurity Regulatory Engagement (1LOD) in New York City. The role focuses on leading regulatory engagements, translating regulatory expectations into actionable 1LOD actions, and providing executive-level communications and governance across teams.

The position demands deep regulatory judgment, collaboration with Engineering Controls, Risk, Legal, and Internal Audit, and the ability to drive disciplined execution in a highly regulated financial services