BNY is looking for Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel- Fixed Income and Equities (FIEQ) (New York) in Grand Central, NY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3770114632 is live since 2026-08-01 10:50:39.
Responsibilities Providing advice and assistance to business, Credit, Risk and Compliance partners concerning legal, regulatory and reputational issues arising from FIEQ businesses. Advising on new markets, new product and service development, and strategic business initiatives. Working closely with business managers and BNY control functions (Compliance, Credit, Risk, Legal) to ensure understanding of the bank's regulatory and contractual obligations. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts and other documents. Monitoring, interpreting and communicating on proposed regulations and their application to the business. Overseeing and managing the retention of outside counsel on business initiatives and other matters. Maintaining an understanding of global regulatory issues impacting the business through engagement with APAC and EMEA colleagues. Qualifications Law degree (J.D.) and licensed to practice law in New York, Pennsylvania or Florida. Minimum 12 years of experience at a law firm and/or large financial institution covering fixed income and equity sales and trading activities. Experience with industry standard trading agreements. Knowledge of current regulatory issues impacting institutional sales and trading and capital markets businesses. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts. Problem solving orientation and an ability to identify practical solutions. Detail oriented, with ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines. The ability to be a proactive, dynamic member of the BNY Legal Department. Client‑orientation and an ability to cultivate good working relationships with business and other colleagues. Flexible and adaptable working style able to handle a demanding workload and changing priorities. Experience in appropriately balancing commercial flexibility and legal risk management. BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans. J-18808-Ljbffr5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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