Vice President, POM Product Owner

Vice President, POM Product Management 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. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of VicePresident, POM Product Owner to join our Enterprise Custody Services team. This role is located in Manchester, UK. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Operating Model Strategy, Design & Governance

Define and implement the target operating model for custody through leveraging AI, including process architecture, service boundaries, control frameworks, and governance structures. Establish clear ownership models, roles, and accountability across operations, technology, and product teams. Standardize global custody processes while incorporating regional regulatory, market, and client nuances. Embed governance routines to ensure adherence to the operating model, including performance management, risk oversight, and continuous improvement mechanisms.

Process Optimization & Workflow Integration

Design end-to-end custody workflows across trade lifecycle events, asset servicing, cash processing, and reporting. Integrate workflows into strategic platforms (e.g., Staff Workstation and related tooling), ensuring alignment with SLA frameworks and operational priorities. Identify inefficiencies, duplication, and control gaps, and drive process re-engineering initiatives to improve scalability and resilience. Leverage automation and data-driven decisioning to enhance straight-through processing and reduce manual intervention.

Transformation & Change Delivery

Lead operating model transformation initiatives, coordinating across operations, technology, product, and risk teams. Define transition roadmaps from current state to target state, including milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure alignment with regulatory change, market evolution, and client requirements. Oversee implementation of new processes and tools, ensuring minimal disruption to business-as-usual operations.

Data, Risk & Control Framework

Define data ownership, lineage, and quality standards within the custody operating model. Embed robust risk and control mechanisms across all processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Partner with risk, compliance, and audit teams to ensure transparency and auditability of operational processes. Establish metrics and dashboards to monitor operational performance, risk exposure, and service quality.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

Act as the central point of coordination across custody operations, product, and technology leadership. Drive alignment on priorities, design decisions, and implementation strategies across global teams. Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional pods and working groups delivering operating model initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, standardization, and continuous improvement across the custody organization.

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

Extensive experience in custody operations, operating model design, or large-scale transformation within financial services. Deep understanding of global custody processes, including asset servicing, settlements, cash management, and client reporting Proven track record in designing and implementing