Director, Global Equities Chief Operating Officer

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Global Equities Chief Operating Officer to join our Global Markets team. This role is located in New York City

Role Overview

BNY Markets is seeking a Director, Global Equities Chief Operating Officer to partner with the Global Equities leadership team in driving the franchise's strategic, operational and transformation agenda. Reporting to the Global COO of Execution Services, this senior front-office leadership role is responsible for translating strategy into execution, driving business performance and leading critical initiatives across a complex, global markets business.

The successful candidate will be a highly credible leader with strong commercial judgment, exceptional execution capabilities and a proven ability to influence outcomes across Sales, Trading, Product, Engineering, Operations, Risk, Legal and Compliance.

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

Business Strategy & Execution

• Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver the Global Equities strategic agenda.
• Drive execution of high-priority initiatives, ensuring clear accountability, alignment and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional efforts that advance business objectives and enhance franchise performance.

COO Leadership & Governance

• Lead core COO activities, including business planning, governance, executive reporting and strategic initiative oversight.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clear insights on priorities, risks and execution progress.
• Promote a strong control environment through effective partnership with Risk, Legal, Compliance and Control teams.

Business Performance & Transformation

• Drive operational excellence and business performance through data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Lead transformational initiatives that improve scalability, efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Champion innovation and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to enhance business outcomes.

Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership

• Build trusted relationships across senior stakeholders to drive alignment, collaboration and execution.
• Represent the business in key industry and regulatory forums, as appropriate.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence and results for the broader Equities franchise.

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

• Significant experience within global markets, with strong exposure to Equities, Sales, Trading and Execution businesses.
• Proven success in a Front Office COO, Business Management, Sales and/or Trading Management, Product Management or similar execution-focused leadership role.
• Strong understanding of equities market structure, execution, pricing and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic, operational and regulatory initiatives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Experience driving business transformation, governance enhancement, control frameworks and operating model improvements.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across senior leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience using business, financial and operational metrics to support decision-making.
• High degree of ownership, sound judgment, attention to detail and resilience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

What Success Looks Like

A highly credible and execution-oriented leader who can seamlessly move between strategy and delivery, drive business performance, lead transformational change and ensure the Global Equities franchise remains well-governed, scalable and positioned for growth.