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Senior Vice President, Auditor, Operations and Payments
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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President to join our Payments Enablement Internal Audit team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead Complex and Global Audit Engagements: Serve as Auditor in Charge for global audits in the Payments Enablement Platform, working closely with the Payments Enablement Head of Audit: managing scope, planning, and execution for areas such as payment processing, cash management and fraud prevention. Oversee end-to-end audit delivery, ensuring timely completion and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Risk Assessment & Advisory: Conduct advanced risk assessments and provide actionable insights to senior management on control gaps, emerging risks, and regulatory changes. Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, influencing control enhancements without compromising audit independence.
- Strategic Contribution: Support the development of the annual audit plan and contribute to shaping audit strategy for high-risk areas including payment processing, fraud, settlement, and exception management. Champion innovation in audit methodology, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance audit effectiveness.
- Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Ensure audits address key regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, PSD2, NACHA, SWIFT, TARGET2, SEPA, CHAPS) and internal governance standards.
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor audit teams, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, professional skepticism, and continuous improvement. Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members and early talent, ensuring high-quality deliverables and career development.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Expertise in domestic and cross-border payment systems (SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS, Fedwire, ACH, instant payment schemes) and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001).
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in audit, risk management, fraud, or operations within banking, payments, or financial services.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, or equivalent credentials strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of leading audit projects or risk assessments and driving strategic control enhancements.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- People leadership experience coaching junior team members
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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.
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