Director, Head of Custody Services (PCF36), Deputy Branch Manager

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of PCF-36 Head of Custody to join our Trustee & Depositary team. This role is located in Dublin, Ireland and has a hybrid working arrangement with 4 days per week spent in the office.

In this Pre Approved Control Function (PCF) role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Ownership and responsibility for overseeing custody services, including safekeeping and ancillary core custody operational services, provided to Irish Regulated Funds serviced by the T&D line of business.
• Ensuring compliance with the Bank of Ireland’s Cross Industry Guidance on Outsourcing, as it relates to custody services.
• Prepare and provide regular key risk / performance indicators and other relevant management information in relation to the ongoing monitoring of the sub-custodian network, escalating urgent matters to the attention of management when applicable.
• Maintain an efficient and robust process around managing ongoing market incidents / issues/ concerns and overseeing / monitoring any such situations in a proactive manner.
• Analyzing regulatory and market trends or changes to determine potential risks to the safekeeping of assets and presenting proposals on how to mitigate risks across the business.
• Strengthen and enhance the control environment by challenging current processes and introducing new control enhancements as needed.

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

• In depth knowledge of custody services in particular where they apply to Depositaries.
• Experience of dealing with the regulatory bodies in matters related to thematic reviews, PRISM visits/reviews, outsourcing requirements and general communications preferred.
• Good knowledge of AIFMD and UCITS regulations and their application to Irish Regulated Funds
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a demanding and highly regulated environment.
• Strong collaboration, communication and influencing skills with all levels of colleagues and stakeholders.
• People Leadership requirement

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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. 

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