Senior Vice President, Transformation Manager (Fund/Client Accounting)

BNY Mellon - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Senior

Pittsburgh, PA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

We are seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Transformation Manager to join our Fund / Client Accounting team at BNY Mellon, located in Pittsburgh, PA. This hybrid role is pivotal in leading strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing our fund accounting operations and client reporting services. As a leader in this position, you will focus on improving operational processes and client interactions through innovative solutions and effective project management. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving operational changes that contribute to the overall transformation and efficiency of the department. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the engineering team to translate operational needs into practical technical solutions, ensuring seamless implementation and integration. You will lead a team with autonomy to develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals. Managing project lifecycles from planning to execution will be a key responsibility, with a focus on enhancing client service delivery through improved operational practices. You will also foster cross-functional teamwork across client accounts to align project outcomes with broader business objectives, acting as a key stakeholder in driving operational changes. To be successful in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with 5-7 years of total work experience, including at least 1-3 years in management. Knowledge of accounting or fund administration is advantageous, as is proven expertise in SQL and data analytics. Extensive project management experience in the financial services industry, particularly in fund accounting or fund administration, is essential. Strong analytical skills and the capability to oversee significant strategic initiatives, along with excellent communication skills, are critical for leading teams and coordinating between diverse operational groups. This role is suited for a strategic leader who excels in optimizing business processes and enhancing client satisfaction through thoughtful innovation and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance fund accounting operations and client reporting services.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to translate operational needs into practical technical solutions.
• Lead a team with autonomy to develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals.
• Manage project lifecycles from planning to execution, focusing on enhancing client service delivery through improved operational practices.
• Foster cross-functional teamwork across client accounts to align project outcomes with broader business objectives.
• Act as a key stakeholder in driving operational changes that contribute to the overall transformation and efficiency of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5-7 years of total work experience and at least 1-3 years in management preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting or fund administration would be advantageous.
• Proven expertise in SQL and data analytics.
• Extensive project management experience in the financial services industry, particularly in fund accounting or fund administration.
• Strong analytical skills and capability to oversee significant strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, effective at leading teams and coordinating between diverse operational groups.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Benefits and wellbeing programs
• Access to flexible global resources and tools
• Generous paid leaves to support family moments
• Focus on health and personal resilience
• Support for financial goals as a valued team member