Vice President, POM Product Owner

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of POM Product Owner to join our Custody team. This role is located in London or Manchester

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

• Set a clear product vision for Proxy Voting and Class Actions and communicate it effectively

• Work with BNY’s outsourced Proxy/Class Action providers to ensure that the service they provide is aligned with the product vision

• Manage the relationship with the outsourced Proxy/Class Action providers to ensure their performance is in line with BNY standards

• Work with client facing teams and other internal stakeholders to identify and deliver commercial opportunities within Proxy and Class Actions

• Represent BNY in Industry forums and groups specific to and Proxy Voting and Class Actions

• Own end-to-end delivery on pod outcomes, including software delivery and operating models, where applicable

• Translate user needs into user stories and acceptance criteria for your team; maintain a backlog 3 to 4 sprints ahead of the team

• Facilitate release planning with stakeholders
   

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

• Strong leader, collaborator, team player, and individual contributor

• Strong communication skills, both with team and executives

• In-depth knowledge of Proxy Voting and Class Actions preferred

• Knowledge of SRD II Directive

• Strong problem solver with ability to manage and lead the team to push the solution and progress

• Outcome-oriented, and comfortable escalating issues

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required

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.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

 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.