Operation Sustainability Lead

BNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Vice President of Operational Sustainability to lead the corporate real estate sustainability strategy. The role is based at the corporate headquarters in New York, overseeing global initiatives across data centers and office buildings.

You will drive energy management, green building practices, and reporting, partnering with the Corporate Sustainability Hub to align with regulatory requirements and long-term climate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Sustainability, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5–7 years leading a corporate sustainability team.; focus on strategy, governance and processes.
• Experience delivering sustainability capital projects (e.g., solar, fuel cells).

Responsibilities

• Lead global operational sustainability strategy across operations and facilities.
• Identify initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental performance.
• Prepare annual sustainability capital program and funding justifications.
• Directly manage implementation of sustainability capital projects at data centers and offices.
• Support net-zero commitments and procurement of RECs or vPPAs.
• Evaluate long-term sustainability investments and strategies.
• Provide oversight for sustainability reporting and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sustainability governance

Capital project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, or Business Administration

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Vice President Operational Sustainability

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.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Operational Sustainability, to join the Corporate Real Estate team. This role is located in the corporate headquarters, at 240 Greenwich Street, New York.

• Lead BNY’s global operational sustainability strategy across operations and facilities to ensure corporate sustainability targets are achieved.
• Identify initiatives or projects which would reduce corporate carbon emissions and improve environmental performance.
• Prepare annual sustainability capital program and project specific business cases to obtain approval and funding for critical sustainability initiatives within the real estate portfolio.
• Directly manage the implementation of all sustainability capital projects at the data centers and corporate office buildings.
• Support the development and execution of BNY’s net‑zero and climate‑related commitments, including the purchase of RECs or vPPAs.
• Evaluate and manage long‑term sustainability investments, including carbon projects and related strategies.
• Provide guidance and oversight for all sustainability reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with BNY’s Corporate Sustainability Hub on developing long term strategies, board of director updates, and all corporate reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Drive energy management, green building, and environmentally responsible operating practices across BNY locations
• Provide technical oversight and direction to facility managers and building engineers on ways to improve operational efficiency within data centers and corporate office buildings.
• Represent BNY in sustainability‑related forums and contribute thought leadership on operational climate strategy.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Sustainability, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in managing a corporate sustainability team, with a focus on strategy, governance and processes.
• Experience in delivering sustainability focused capital projects (e.g., solar, fuel cells) to support corporate emissions reduction targets.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

BNY Newsroom

BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards:

• 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards:

• 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.