Job Description

BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With over 239 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Auditor II to join our Enterprise Operational and Enterprise-Wide Risk Internal Audit team. This Team is responsible for covering BNY Mellon’s second line function which establishes the framework, policies, expectations, guidance and tools for managing the firm’s Operational and Enterprise-Wide Risk, such as Corporate Risk Appetite and Limit setting, Enterprise Risk Identification and Assessment, and Environmental, Social, Governance Risk frameworks. This role is located in New York, NY with a hybrid work arrangement.

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

Delivery of complex and challenging audit assignments.
Lead or participate in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork, and reporting of audit assignments – this will require consideration of complex, judgmental business processes and decisions.
Perform walkthroughs with process owners; document results in narratives/flowcharts; identify and document risks and controls; develop and execute testing strategy; prepare supporting workpapers and document test exceptions and conclusions.
Identify and draft meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, challenging management to develop appropriate remedial action to address the issues identified.
Analyze large data sets using tools such as Excel, Power BI, for risk assessment and audit execution.
Follow-up of audit actions to ensure corrective actions have been appropriately implemented and where necessary testing their design, operating effectiveness, and sustainability.
Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders and participate in Continuous Monitoring activities.
Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
Maintain up to date knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.
Represent Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees.

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

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
5-7 years of total work experience preferred.
Prior experience in financial services within Internal Audit, Risk, or Compliance. Some knowledge of Operational and Enterprise-Wide Risk is a plus. 
Strong communication (written and verbal), analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations and other supervisory guidance.  
Working knowledge of Excel functions such as Pivot tables, vlook-up. Experience with Power BI is a plus.  

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits: 

BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.