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

BNY

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New York, NY · Posted October 22, 2026

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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. 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.