Senior Vice-President, Counsel – FX and Derivatives
Company: BNY Mellon
Location: Lake Mary
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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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
Senior Vice President, Counsel to support BNY’s FX and Derivatives
trading activities. The role will focus primarily on delivering
effective legal support for the bank’s over-the-counter trading
businesses including the management of our trading documentation
team. A successful candidate will work with other lawyers in the
US, EMEA and APAC to deliver a high standard of legal advice
tailored to BNY’s business models. The role will be located in NYC,
Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL In this role, you’ll make an impact
in the following ways: Negotiating ISDAs, CSA’s, account control
agreements, innovations, guarantees and related documentation in
support of BNY’s FX & Derivatives businesses. Managing a team of
document negotiators. Working closely with business partners and
BNY control functions (Compliance, Credit, Risk, Legal) to complete
documentation and remediation projects. Providing advice and
assistance to Business, Credit, Risk and Compliance partners in
respect of the bank’s FX/Derivatives activities. Advising on
settlement finality, netting and collateral enforceability issues
related to BNY’s FX & Derivatives businesses. Monitoring,
interpreting and communicating on proposed regulations and their
application to FX & Derivatives businesses. Able to take
responsibility for significant project assignments such as
remediation efforts and regulatory implementation. Representing
Legal in project steering committees and documentation status
meetings. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the
following 5-7 years of relevant experience, specifically experience
with FX and derivatives trading documentation. Experience with the
following is also highly desirable: • Custody bank foreign exchange
products and services; • Experience with industry standard trading
agreements, including MSFTA’s and related collateral issues; and •
In-house legal and transactional advice at a global financial
services institution. • Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills; • Strong drafting and negotiation skills; • Good
organization skills; • Problem solving orientation and an ability
to identify practical solutions; • Flexible and adaptable working
style able to handle a demanding workload and changing priorities;
• Detail oriented, with ability to multi-task and prioritize to
meet deadlines • Self-motivation; • Client-orientation and the
ability to cultivate good working relationships with business and
other colleagues; and • Experience in appropriately balancing
commercial flexibility and legal risk management. 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 base salary for this
position is expected to be between $113,000 and $200,000 per year
at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired
will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to
experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total
compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also
include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and
long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit
programs. This position is at-will and the Company reserves the
right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary
payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related
to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company
or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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