1LoD Non-Financial Risk Controls Specialist

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of 1LoD Non-Financial Risk Controls Specialist to join our Corporate Trust Control team. This role is located in Manchester, UK. 

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Support and facilitate the implementation and execution of Non-Financial Risk (NFR) responsibilities within the Platform
• Identify, challenge, and escalate asks/initiatives beyond the scope of 1RC Non-Financial Risk program responsibilities
• Build deep expertise in NFR tooling and related data and analytics
• Monitor and report the status of NFR program deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving challenges or blockers
• Collaborate across the Platform to drive the remediation and reporting of key incidents, issues management, and controls assessments relevant to the Platform
• Identify and analyze trends and issues, recommend remediation approaches, and integrate outcomes into reporting
• Identify inefficiencies, flag emerging risks, and propose practical solutions grounded in data and workflow understanding
• Work closely with Platforms, Compliance, Risk, and Group teams—contributing expertise and supporting execution
• Take responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of work, understanding how it supports enterprise supervision and conduct outcomes

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Knowledge of operational risk frameworks (RCSA, EBCA, RCAT)
• Experience with issue management, root cause analysis, ORE Management, and scenario analytics
• Control design, mapping, and testing expertise
• Ability to interpret KRI/Telemetry data
• Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving ability
• Effective risk communication skills
• Professional skepticism and ability to provide credible challenge
• Experience collaborating across 1LoD, 2LoD, and 3LoD functions
• Proactive escalation and ownership of responsibilities
• Adaptability to evolving risk landscapes
• Demonstrate leadership by taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and proactively escalating issues as needed

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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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