Head of Strategic Initiatives, Growth Ventures
BNY 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 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY 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.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We're seeking a Head of Strategic Initiatives who will provide direct support to the Chief Growth Officer and will have responsibility for day-to-day operations of his office.
In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
Assist with the shaping and execution of the key strategic initiatives, especially those that require high involvement from the Chief Growth Officer.
Overall management and support of Chief Growth Officer's external facing activity (e.g., client meetings, conferences, panels), including but not limited to client prep, researching of key relevant topics, and writing communications.
Assembling the GV executive team, including Managing Directors, Head of Business Development, COO, etc., to triage key priority areas for the Chief Growth Officer to dedicate attention, tracking notes and circulating follow-ups, and planning/coordinating touch points
Strategically assisting the Chief Growth Officer in making key decisions, and continuously improving Growth Venture's operating model and helping address any problems relevant to the Chief Growth Office.
Some travel would be required.
Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate/Possess:
Consummate professional; able to navigate a complex organization.
Execution focused driving strong accountability and transparency across the business
Intellectual curiosity: desire to constantly learn and continuously improve.
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills, able to articulate complex information in a clear and simple manner to a variety of audiences.
Highly proactive/ collaborative individual who can influence multiple internal partners to drive results.
Ability to balance extremely high attention to detail and accuracy with tight deadlines on critically meaningful work.
Minimum of eight to ten years experience within the Financial Services and/or consulting.
Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline required
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:
America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
"Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
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 base salary for this position is expected to be between $125,000 and $240,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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.
