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Senior Associate, Strategic Operations - The BNY Hamilton Institute
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 Senior Associate, Strategic Operations to join the BNY Hamilton Institute, part of our Enablement and Global Affairs organization. This role is located in New York, NY
The Institute focuses on driving very tailored development for the company's senior leaders, in the context of BNY's culture, strategic pillars and principles. In addition, it guides BNY's approach towards building financial knowledge through structured programs for both our employees in support financial decision making, and to support the financial resilience of our broader communities.
The Senior Associate, Strategic Operations is the go-to person for keeping BNY’s Hamilton Institute’s initiatives running smoothly. This role combines providing essential program coordination (incl. operational support) with analytical thinking to empower senior leads within the team to achieve strategic objectives. Working across internal stakeholders, external vendors and subject matter experts particularly with the People Team, Philanthropy and Community Banking, this individual will ensure seamless alignment and drive measurable organizational impact.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Program Operations & Execution
- Assist in planning and delivering programs, experiences, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Coordinate logistics, communications, pre-work, and post-session analysis.
- Own vendor management execution (e.g., sourcing reviews) and invoice processing.
Data Management & Reporting
- Ensure quality, consistency, and compliance of data used in executive forums and reporting.
- Maintain, analyze, and visualize data to support decision-making.
- Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports.
Communication & Stakeholder Support
- Draft and edit presentations, talking points, and materials for senior audiences, including the executive committee
- Conduct a range of advanced, diversified and often confidential duties
- Update and maintain templates, toolkits, and process documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, Education, or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in finance, financial education, learning & development, HR benefits, or financial wellbeing programs.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, diplomacy, confidentiality skills.
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products (mainly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Key Competencies
- Data-driven mindset
- Vendor and stakeholder management
- Clear, empathetic communication
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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 $58,000 and $80,000 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 (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.
Salary : $58,000 - $80,000