Senior Vice President, Audit Leader, Banking Operations Audit

Role overview

Senior Vice President, Audit Leader, Banking Operations Audit at BNY Mellon

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Audit Leader, Banking Operations Audit, to join our Audit team.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Lead complex Global Operations audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train and coach a team of SME auditors.
• Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders, regulators and participate in Continuous Monitoring activities.
• Lead in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit assignments - this will require consideration of complex, judgemental business processes and decisions.
• Prepare and vet draft audit reports with stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 15+ years’ experience working in financial services or banking within Internal Audit or Second Line Risk Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Degree in accounting, finance, or relevant specialty preferred.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or related certifications preferred.

Employment details

• In depth knowledge of audit methodologies Excellent planning, co-ordination, organisation, and presentation skills Self-starter with a high degree of self-sufficiency Strong knowledge and use of Excel and other Microsoft software – PowerPoint, Word, Visio Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including with colleagues remotely 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.
• Location: Pune [Mh] [India]

Additional role details

• 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.
• This role is located in Pune.
• Have excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Review their work and give meaningful feedback.
• Identify meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, challenging management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified.
• Follow-up of audit actions and where necessary testing their implementation.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Internal Audit on Global Operations, Custody Services and Payments.
• Contributes 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.
• Represents Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees.
• Proven experience auditing Operations functions within a financial institution.
• Background with Big 4 accounting firms is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing audit teams and developing talent.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable audit plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate and lead a team of skilled auditors Strong communication, influencing skills and confident in communicating with stakeholders both internal and external both written and verbal with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• 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.