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Senior Specialist, Trustee & Depositary

BNY Mellon

Senior Specialist, Trustee & Depositary

BNY Mellon

Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

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On-site

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Full-time

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1w ago

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:

  • Strong experience in fund operations, fund accounting, depositary, trustee, custody, or oversight functions.

  • Knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD, or similar regulatory frameworks.

  • Experience investigating exceptions, managing escalations, and operating within a strong control framework.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

  • Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.

  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness.

  • Ability to prioritize across multiple deadlines and manage a varied workload.

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  • 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.

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About BNY Mellon

BNY Mellon

BNY Mellon is a global investment company and one of the world's oldest banks, providing investment management and investment services to institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals. The company serves as a custodian for assets and provides treasury services, fund administration and other financial services.

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Employees

New York City

Headquarters

$40B

Valuation

Reviews

4.0

31 reviews

Work-life balance

3.4

Compensation

4.8

Culture

3.9

Career

4.1

Management

3.5

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Pros

Prestigious brand and networking opportunities

Excellent compensation and bonus structure

Exposure to complex financial systems

Cons

Work-life balance can be difficult

Legacy technology in some areas

High-pressure environment with strict deadlines

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21-35 weeks

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Application Review

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Online Assessment/Technical Screen

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HR/Recruiter Screen

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Technical Interview

5

Behavioral Interview

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Final Round/Superday

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