BNY Mellon
Senior Specialist, Product & Innovation - Digital Assets
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Senior Specialist, Product & Innovation - Digital Assets
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 Specialist, Product & Innovation – Digital Assets to join our Product & Innovation organization. This role is based in London, United Kingdom.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated and execution-focused Senior Specialist 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 capabilities with an 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:
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Product Strategy & Innovation
- 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.
Program Execution & Delivery
- 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.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Engagement
- 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.
Commercialization & Measurement
- Contribute to commercialization strategies, success metrics, and adoption tracking for new products.
- Analyse client feedback and product performance to refine and scale offerings.
- Support business planning, quarterly reporting, and budget tracking related to innovation initiatives.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- 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.
- Exposure to capital markets, payments, or digital asset innovation preferred but not required.
- Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable mindset with a focus on driving tangible outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience a plus.
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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.
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