Senior Specialist, Data & AI Governance (1LoD Risk and Controls)

81765 SENIOR SPECIALIST, DATA & AI GOVERNANCE 

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 SENIOR SPECIALIST, DATA & AI GOVERNANCE to join our DATA SOLUTIONS AND SERVICE team. This role is located in NEW YORK CITY 

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

• Be a leader managing Data Risk by supporting the Data Quality (DQ) Controls and Issue Management process for the bank 
• Work with the Data Leaders and Data Divisional Officers across the Enterprise to build and monitor Data Quality Controls 
• Be the first line of defense (1LOD) for Data Quality issues impacting our applications and critical sources of data 
• Build and support AI tools and supported processes to enhance Data Quality and Governance initiatives 
• Work with second line of defense (2LOD) and Internal Audit to review required evidence to close these issues and actively support issue owners and responsible groups to get required information properly documented in our enterprise issue tracking system 
• Review tactical and strategic remediation efforts of Data Quality issues to manage data risk for the bank 
• Track open DQ issues and metrics of assigned Platforms to manage SLA compliance 

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. 
• 3-5 years of total work experience preferred. Experience in Financial Services is preferred.
• Experience with control and issues management in a regulatory environment (Financial Services is preferred) 
• Strong analytical skills to review Data Quality Controls and Issue remediation plans and results 
• Familiarity with Data Lineage and Issue Management tools  
• Skills in using and building AI tools to automate and enhance regulatory and controls processes 
• Strong Interpersonal skills to work with business and engineering professionals to resolve design disputes, issue ownership and remediation disputes 
• Good business writing skills to assess and improve the quality of Issue documentation  

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.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

 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 expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. 

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.