Vice President, Product & Innovation - Digital Assets

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

1d • $68,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables our people’s growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Every day, our teams harness data, technology, and collaboration to deliver transformative solutions that shape markets and empower clients.
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.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Product & Innovation to join our Product & Innovation organization. This role is based in New York, NY.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated and execution-focused Senior Vice President to help drive BNY’s product and innovation agenda — spanning digital platforms, data, payments, and next-generation financial infrastructure.
This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, technology enablement, and client delivery. The ideal candidate will combine product management experience with a strong understanding of how emerging technologies and market trends are reshaping financial services. You’ll help design, develop, and scale new capabilities that position BNY for continued leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in product management, strategy, consulting, or innovation within financial services or technology-driven sectors.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to connect strategy to execution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across teams, and deliver results.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable mindset with a focus on driving tangible outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to capital markets, payments, or digital asset innovation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition and execution of product roadmaps across core innovation themes (e.g., data, payments modernization, digital assets, and infrastructure).
• Conduct market, client, and competitor analyses to identify opportunities and guide product direction.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable business requirements and plans.
• Partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver initiatives that are scalable, compliant, and impactful.
• Manage project milestones, dependencies, and progress tracking to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare executive updates and materials for governance and review forums.
• Collaborate with partners across Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, and Risk to align goals and drive execution.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to validate concepts and inform product design.
• Support leadership communications and presentations to maintain transparency and alignment.
• Contribute to commercialization strategies, success metrics, and adoption tracking for new products.
• Analyze client feedback and product performance to refine and scale offerings.
• Support business planning, quarterly reporting, and budget tracking related to innovation initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level