Job Description

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, Chief of Staff to the Chief Product & Innovation Officer within the Product & Innovation Hub. This role is located in New York.

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

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and thought partner to the Chief Product & Innovation Officer, helping shape priorities, drive decision-making, and ensure execution against the organization's most critical objectives
• Drive cross-functional alignment across the Product and Innovation Hub and partners, ensuring visibility, accountability, and timely delivery of strategic initiatives. Bring structure and rigor to complex and ambiguous challenges by synthesizing information from multiple stakeholders into clear recommendations, decisions, and action plans
• Develop executive-level communications, including board materials, leadership presentations, strategic narratives, speaking engagements, and internal communications that effectively articulate the Product & Innovation strategy
• Manage and coordinate the Chief Product & Innovation Officer’s strategic agenda, ensuring focus on high-impact initiatives while proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities
• Support key client, partner, and industry engagements by preparing briefing materials, coordinating internal stakeholders, and helping represent the organization's innovation and product vision externally
• Act as an extension of the Chief Product and Innovation Officer, fostering collaboration, communication, and alignment across senior leadership teams and business functions

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

• Extensive experience in strategy, business management, chief of staff, product management, innovation, consulting, or related leadership roles within financial services
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and driving strategic initiatives across complex, matrixed organizations
• Strong grounding in traditional financial services products and infrastructure, including securities services, payments, collateral management, investment management, or wealth management
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into concise, compelling narratives tailored for senior leaders, boards, clients, and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions, driving collaboration and execution without direct authority
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and make sound recommendations
• Experience leading strategic planning, operating rhythms, governance processes, and organizational initiatives
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

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.