What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Audit Executive and Chief Administrative Officer for Internal Audit position at BNY?
Job Description
The CAO’s Office within Internal Audit provides the central governance and operational backbone for the audit function enabling the function to run consistently and effectively by overseeing areas such as audit methodology, risk assessment and audit planning, reporting, regulator engagement, stakeholder coordination, training, audit systems, resource planning, and overall function management. Within the CAO office, the Internal Audit Professional Practices Group (PPG) focuses on maintaining the audit framework itself including audit standards, policies, procedures, quality control, issue management, and continuous improvement so that Internal Audit work is executed in a disciplined, consistent, and compliant way.
This role is a key enabler of these activities through the following responsibilities:
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 is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
About The Team
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn
Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards
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 expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.
Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The CAO’s Office within Internal Audit provides the central governance and operational backbone for the audit function enabling the function to run consistently and effectively by overseeing areas such as audit methodology, risk assessment and audit planning, reporting, regulator engagement, stakeholder coordination, training, audit systems, resource planning, and overall function management. Within the CAO office, the Internal Audit Professional Practices Group (PPG) focuses on maintaining the audit framework itself including audit standards, policies, procedures, quality control, issue management, and continuous improvement so that Internal Audit work is executed in a disciplined, consistent, and compliant way.
This role is a key enabler of these activities through the following responsibilities:
- Provide high-level, proactive administrative and operational support to the Deputy Chief Audit Executive and Chief Administrative Officer for Internal Audit, serving as a trusted partner in managing day-to-day executive priorities.
- Support the effective management of the Internal Audit CAO’s office, helping to coordinate activities, maintain operating rhythm and ensure smooth execution of key administrative and business priorities.
- Anticipate needs, exercise strong judgment and ensure seamless coordination across a broad range of executive support responsibilities in a fast-paced and highly visible environment.
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling priorities and logistics, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders while balancing competing demands with discretion and efficiency.
- Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites and key business activities, including preparation of materials, tracking follow-ups and helping drive execution against priorities.
- Support travel planning, expense coordination and other executive administrative activities with a high degree of accuracy, responsiveness and attention to detail.
- Build and maintain robust working relationships with other senior executive assistants across the organization to enable strong coordination, alignment and execution on behalf of senior leadership.
- Interface professionally and confidently with key stakeholders, including senior executives, business partners and financial regulators, demonstrating sound judgment, tact and a high degree of confidentiality.
- Serve as a key point of contact for leadership team members and other stakeholders across Internal Audit and the broader organization, facilitating effective communication and follow-through.
- Help bring structure and organization to executive workflows by anticipating issues, resolving scheduling or administrative conflicts and enabling leaders to remain focused on strategic priorities.
- Demonstrate exceptional professionalism, adaptability and discretion in handling sensitive matters and shifting business needs.
- Tact, diplomacy and confidentiality are essential skills based on the level of internal and external contacts.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills are required, including information exchange with internal and external contacts.
- High school/secondary school or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Applicable vocational training (e.g., courses on relevant business software like the Microsoft Office Suite of product, basic business writing, or similar) preferred.
- A degree or relevant business certifications preferred.
- 5-7 years of total work experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in lieu of some experience may be considered.
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 is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
About The Team
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn
Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
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 expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.
Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.