Vice President, Fund Governance and Oversight

BNY

Pittsburgh, PA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with senior leadership experience in fiduciary governance and a deep understanding of collective investment trusts, comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Best fit for

Candidates with senior leadership experience in fiduciary governance and fund operations
— “Senior leadership experience in collective investment trusts, fiduciary governance, asset servicing, fund operations, compliance, or a related financial services function.”
Professionals who can lead complex cross-functional matters and manage third-party oversight
— “demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, lead complex cross-functional matters, oversee third parties, and communicate effectively with senior management, clients, auditors, and regulators.”
Individuals with a strong grasp of OCC Regulation 9 and regulatory compliance requirements
— “Strong knowledge of OCC Regulation 9 and related fiduciary requirements”

Things to consider

The role requires direct coordination with auditors and regulators, implying high visibility and accountability.
— “communicate effectively with senior management, clients, auditors, and regulators.”
The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, which may be a consideration for candidates seeking a specific geographic location.
— “This role is based in our Pittsburgh, PA office.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with fund structure changes and regulatory alignment in your resume.
— “Oversee fund governing documents, annual reviews, amendments, new fund launches, and changes to fund structures or eligibility requirements.”
Emphasize your track record in managing third-party service providers and ensuring compliance.
— “Oversee custodians, investment managers, administrators, and other service providers, ensuring appropriate delegation, controls, documentation, and escalation.”
Demonstrate your ability to lead post-trade compliance and valuation remediation efforts.
— “Direct post-trade compliance, account reviews, NAV oversight, exception escalation, and remediation of valuation or operational issues.”
Showcase your experience with fund liquidation and wind-down processes.
— “Lead fund liquidation and wind-down activities, including coordination of liabilities, expenses, asset distributions, and required approvals.”
Position yourself as a regulatory readiness expert with cross-functional leadership skills.
— “Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Product, Distribution, and client stakeholders to maintain regulatory readiness and effective governance.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

successful fund launches
positive regulatory compliance
high client satisfaction

Typical background

senior leadership experience in financial services

Skills & requirements

Required

Fiduciary GovernanceFund OperationsComplianceRegulatory OversightProject Management

Preferred

Legal ComplianceRisk Management

Stack & domain

Fund GovernanceFiduciary OversightComplianceRegulatory StandardsAsset ServicingFund OperationsOCC Regulation 9Legal ComplianceRisk ManagementOperations ManagementProduct ManagementDistributionClient RelationsAuditor RelationsRegulatory ReadinessLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingDecision-makingStrategic PlanningProject ManagementClient ManagementRegulatory ComplianceFinancial ServicesInvestment Management

About the role

Original posting from BNY

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.
BNY Investments are seeking a future team member for the role of Fund Governance and Oversight at SVP level, who will lead governance and fiduciary oversight activities performed in connection with BNY’s role as Directed Trustee of Collective Investment Trust and Fund(s).
The role will be accountable for maintaining effective oversight frameworks, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring fund operations remain aligned with governing documents, client requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
This role is based in our Pittsburgh, PA office.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Oversee fund governing documents, annual reviews, amendments, new fund launches, and changes to fund structures or eligibility requirements.Direct post-trade compliance, account reviews, NAV oversight, exception escalation, and remediation of valuation or operational issues.Monitor admissions, withdrawals, corporate actions, dividend investment activity, and compliance with fund-specific restrictions.Lead fund liquidation and wind-down activities, including coordination of liabilities, expenses, asset distributions, and required approvals.Oversee custodians, investment managers, administrators, and other service providers, ensuring appropriate delegation, controls, documentation, and escalation.Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Product, Distribution, and client stakeholders to maintain regulatory readiness and effective governance.
Role requirements:
Senior leadership experience in collective investment trusts, fiduciary governance, asset servicing, fund operations, compliance, or a related financial services function.Strong knowledge of OCC Regulation 9 and related fiduciary requirements, with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, lead complex cross-functional matters, oversee third parties, and communicate effectively with senior. management, clients, auditors, and regulators.
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.

Source: BNY careers