Senior Vice President, Technology Control Management

BNY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon seeks a Senior Vice President, Technology Controls Specialist to join the 1LoD Risk & Controls Practice in Pittsburgh. You will execute technology controls activities, monitor for control failures, analyze trends, and support policy adherence across Technology functions.

The role emphasizes AI-driven monitoring balanced with human judgment and clear reporting to leadership. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in technology risk, cybersecurity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends and assess risk.
• Ability to translate technical risk into business impact for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute technology controls activities to identify, monitor, and remediate risks aligning with risk appetite.
• Monitor for emerging control failures and support earliest possible resolution.
• Analyze trends and control issues; recommend remediation and feed findings into reporting.
• Support platform adherence to technology policy requirements through tooling and tracking.
• Assist in executing and monitoring key technology controls (IAM, encryption, secure development).
• Escalate exceptions with clarity, timeliness, and supporting detail.
• Translate technical insights into actionable information for leaders across Technology, Risk, and Control.

Skills

Technology controls

AI/automation monitoring

Risk governance

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Technology Controls Specialist to join our 1LoD Risk & Controls Practice team. This role is located in Pittsburgh.

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

• Execute the Platform’s technology controls activities, helping ensure technology risks are identified, monitored, and remediated in alignment with risk appetite.
• Continuously monitor for emerging technology control failures, gaps, or stress points to support the earliest possible resolution.
• Identify and analyze trends, control issues, and recurring themes; recommend remediation approaches and integrate outcomes into reporting.
• Support Platform adherence to technology policy requirements through available tooling, ongoing engagement, and effective tracking of control execution.
• Assist in the execution and monitoring of key technology controls, including identity and access management, encryption requirements, configuration standards, and secure development practices.
• Escalate exceptions, control failures, missing evidence, or emerging risks with clarity, timeliness, and appropriate supporting detail.
• Translate technical and analytical insights into clear, actionable information for leaders and stakeholders across Technology, Risk, and Control functions.
• Build expertise across a broad range of technology controls and understand how those controls apply across different technology environments and implementations.
• Take ownership for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of work, understanding how it supports enterprise risk management, control effectiveness, and operational resilience.
• Experience is using AI or automation to improve the monitoring of technology controls.
• Ability to balance AI-driven monitoring with human judgment in a first-line controls environment.
• Validate AI-generated insights before using them in risk reporting or escalation.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant experience in technology risk, technology controls, cybersecurity, infrastructure risk, application risk, or a related governance or control function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, assess risk, and support practical remediation.
• Ability to use AI or automation to improve the monitoring of technology controls
• Ability to translate technical risk into business impact for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to foster collaboration and guide teams.
• Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, and adaptability in a changing technology and risk environment.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

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

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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.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.