Vice President, Corporate Trust Transaction Manager

BNY Mellon; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Trust Transaction Manager to join our Corporate Trust team in multiple locations: New York, Houston, and Pittsburgh. This role will lead complex transaction management, negotiate contract terms, and coordinate onboarding to ensure compliance and risk management.

The successful candidate will have a strong educational background and experience in ABS/MBS, with a client‑facing mindset, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Trust and/or transaction management in Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) & Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS).
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage complex internal/external relationships.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms with clients and legal teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding activities on the bank's systems to meet contract requirements.
• Focus on client experience by delivering high-quality service and anticipating client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and efficiency.
• Escalate risk exposures and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Corporate Trust

Transaction management

Communication skills

Relationship management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Vice President, Corporate Trust Transaction Manager

• New York, NY, United States
• Houston, TX, United States
• Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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

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.

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Corporate Trust Transaction Manager to join our Corporate Trust team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA,New York City, NY or Houston, TX.

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

• Negotiate contract terms with clients and their legal team, by partnering with BNY counsel and internal parties, to identify and mitigate potential contractual, operational, and regulatory risks to ensure contracts (such as Bond Indentures, Trustee/Paying Agent agreements, etc) meet BNY’s risk appetite.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure accurate and timely facilitation of onboarding activities on the Bank’s systems to comply with contract requirements.
• Focus on the client experience by delivering high-quality service, anticipating client needs, and utilizing available technology to optimize results.
• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and improve efficiency.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness. Escalate risk exposures promptly while providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision‑making.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive advantage.

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

• Strong educational background
• Experience of Corporate Trust and/or transaction management in Asset backed securities & Mortgage-backed securities.
• Ability to work under tight and demanding deadlines and effectively manage internal and external relationship difficulties in a time sensitive, pressured environment.
• Able to investigate and propose (a) innovative legal solutions that are often complex to ensure that enterprise documentation standards are upheld; and (b) commercial solutions to business
• Strong inquisitive and lateral thinking skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work well without supervision
• Resourceful
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to persuade, negotiate and influence others, often at higher levels
• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

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.

• Locations New York, NY, United States Houston, TX, United States Pittsburgh, PA, United States