BNY Mellon

Bring your ideas. Make history. 

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 240 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 Sr Vice President, Counsel- Asset Servicing and Digital to join our Digital organization. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA- Hybrid

The Digital organization within BNY Mellon sets the direction for the firm’s digital future and drives investments in our digital capabilities, including data management, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics. Asset Servicing and Digital were combined to help accelerate Asset Servicing’s transformation into a more data- and analytics-led business.

Role Overview: – We are looking for an energetic self-starter to serve as Counsel to the Asset Servicing and Digital (“ASD") business. The attorney who fills this role will be expected to contribute as part of a larger team and to independently advise the business. We expect the candidate to primarily support ASD’s Fund Services group, which provides fund accounting, administration, transfer agency, middle office, custody and other services to a wide variety of registered and unregistered funds, ETFs, UITs and other investment vehicles. Exposure to digital assets (e.g. cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets), distributed ledger technology, data and analytics, asset management and/or financial institutions practice is preferred but not required. This position will require the individual to draft and negotiate a variety of services contracts and other related agreements. A successful applicant will also work closely with business colleagues in evaluating and supporting the implementation of new technologies and business strategies.

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

• Function as a trusted internal resource capable of using knowledge of BNY Mellon's businesses, products, services and/or strategies to articulate and advance legal positions.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle a broad portfolio of legal issues.
• Work collaboratively, seeking guidance and input from colleagues throughout the organization to ensure solutions align to global legal strategies.
• Partner with colleagues who also serve in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as those in Risk, Audit, Compliance, etc.
• Manage outside counsel, reviewing work for appropriateness, quality and alignment to expectations.
• Develop a broad understanding of ASD products and services.
• Work flexibly in a hybrid in-office and remote environment.

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

• A J.D. from a top-tier law school.
• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction in which the role is based.
• 3 years minimum of professional experience as an admitted attorney.
• Prior corporate legal experience within the asset management and/or financial services industry or comparable law firm experience preferred.
• Transactional experience and contract drafting and negotiation strongly desired
• Prior experience with custodial bank products and services desirable but not necessary; candidate must show willingness to learn.
• Experience working with technology, software, digital assets, blockchain, data and analytics legal issues, a strong 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’
• Forbes Blockchain 50

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.

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.