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Senior Specialist, Digital Asset Custody Operations
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 Specialist to join our Digital Asset Custody Operations team. This role is in New York.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Ensure seamless settlement of digital-asset transactions for clients by managing the full custody and tokenization lifecycle so clients can rely on BNY’s operational excellence.
- Continuously monitoring blockchain health indicators, executing critical-event runbooks promptly, and participating in routine incident-response drills to prevent disruptions.
- Boost operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions by investigating unprocessed or failed transactions, driving root-cause analyses, and implementing targeted process improvements.
- Safeguard BNY and our clients against financial crime and compliance risk by enforcing robust controls (Anti-Money Laundering screening, Travel-Rule adherence) and reconciling blockchain with internal systems.
- Elevate client satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration by acting as a trusted liaison for transaction inquiries, client onboarding, coordinating rapid resolutions with Technology, Risk & Control, and Product teams.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 2-5 years of experience
- Preferred operations background with prior experience in settlements, risk/control, reconciliations, or digital assets (Bitcoin, blockchain, tokenization and crypto assets a bonus)
- Ability to adapt to new technological systems and software
- Comfort operating in a follow-the-sun model, with periodic weekend and non-standard-hours assignments
- Fundamental knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology, tokenization and cryptocurrency markets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
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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 $59,000 and $105,000 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.
Salary : $59,000 - $105,000