
Senior Specialist, Trustee & Depositary
About the role
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 #Life AtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Fund Oversight Specialist to join our Trustee & Depositary team. This role is located in Edinburgh
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Reviewing daily oversight activities including cash movements and balances across fund accounts, applying sound judgment to investigate exceptions, unusual activity, and emerging risk indicators.
- Reviewing of cash reconciliation across multiple accounts and fund structures; drive control of breaks, aged items, coordinating root-cause analysis and sustainable remediation with operations and service partners.
- Provide senior review and challenge of NAV production outputs for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; interrogate pricing issues, unusual movements, and material valuation variances, escalating where appropriate.
- Lead investigation of NAV breaks, coordinating with operational and data teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Oversee monitoring of investment and borrowing restrictions in line with regulatory requirements, prospectus limits and internal procedures.
- Review and classify breaches, ensure timely escalation, and support governance forums with clear risk-based commentary.
- Act as a key point of contact partnering with other BNY teams to deliver daily, weekly, and monthly oversight activities, ensuring consistent service delivery and effective management of escalations.
- Identify, prioritise, and lead process and control improvements to strengthen oversight, improve efficiency, and reduce operational and reputational risk; support implementation through testing and embedding.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across locations and functions, influencing priorities to support issue resolution, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Produce and analyse management information (MI) and key risk/control metrics, highlighting trends, themes, and recurring issues, and proposing targeted actions to improve outcomes.
- Provide guidance, peer review, and on-the-job coaching to less experienced team members, supporting quality, consistency, and knowledge transfer across the team.
- Represent the team in stakeholder forums as required, communicating clearly on issues, risks, and remediation plans, and driving alignment on priorities and delivery timelines.
- Support the oversight and execution of payment processes in line with regulatory requirements.
- Support change initiatives, including regulatory changes, new fund launches, onboardings and other fund changes.
- Deliver strong oversight of record keeping and ownership verification controls, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
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Strong experience in fund operations, fund accounting, depositary, trustee, custody, or oversight functions.
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Knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD, or similar regulatory frameworks.
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Experience investigating exceptions, managing escalations, and operating within a strong control framework.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
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Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness.
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Ability to prioritize across multiple deadlines and manage a varied workload.
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America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
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World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
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“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
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.
Benefits and perks
•Healthcare
•Flexible Hours
•Parental Leave
•Learning Budget
•401(k)
•Equity
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