DIRECTOR – DIGITAL STRUCTURAL INNOVATION

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 #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director to join our Digital Structural Innovation team. This role will be located in New York, NY.

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

• Utilize your legal knowledge to develop unique and innovative solutions, products, systems, and platforms, providing end-to-end guidance from the initial conceptualization and design through obtaining internal and regulatory approval for launch. 
• Drive consensus and approvals for these solutions, products, systems, and platforms through internal product, legal, compliance, risk, and technology stakeholders.
• Seek and obtain external counsel and regulatory approvals. 
• Maintain familiarity with legal and regulatory changes 
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the firm. 

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

• Minimum 12 years experience. 
• Extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and guidance concerning blockchain, distributed ledger technology, tokenization, and cryptoassets, in the US (federal and NY state) and the EU. Prior corporate or law firm legal experience with blockchain and cryptoassets preferred. 
• Knowledge of UCC Articles 4A, 8, and 9 in their application to banking system design. 
• Experience of working in one or more of the following areas – cash payments, custody, clearance, settlement, and collateral management. 
• Creativity, curiosity, and a self-starter demeanor with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distill complex policies and information in succinct and compelling ways with diverse audiences. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to build consensus with the ability to independently execute tasks and deliver results. 
• Experience obtaining regulatory approval for innovative products. 
• Sound judgment and exceptional organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage many competing priorities and responsibilities.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

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 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

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.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $127,000 and $260,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.