Full-Time
Senior Vice President
State and Local Government Relations, Legal
Posted on 10/30/2025
The Bank of New York Mellon
10,001+ employees
Global financial services with asset management
Compensation Overview
$116k - $220k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- 10+ years of experience in state public policy, advocacy or government relations with engagement in the political process with policymakers and stakeholders ideally with background in both the public and private sector and exposure to financial services issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distill complex policies and information in succinct and compelling ways with diverse audiences.
- Proven experience leading, collaborating and executing on policy issues across multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to build consensus with the ability to independently execute tasks and deliver results.
- Creativity, curiosity and a self-starter demeanor with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Strong political acumen through understanding of state public policy, political dynamics and the ability to be effective with members of both political parties.
- Sound judgment and exceptional organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage many competing priorities and responsibilities.
- Develop, prioritize and advance key public policy priorities for BNY at the state and local level in New York and in other location to lead state level engagement with elected officials and policymakers.
- Collaborate with colleagues on the Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team to understand the regulatory and legislative environment that impacts our business and how it intersects with BNY strategy and interests, share information and collaborate on shared objectives.
- Build and leverage relationships with policymakers and allies externally to build coalitions that help advance key priorities and manage BNY public policy engagement with trade associations, membership organizations, consultants and other allies and partners.
- Work with internal stakeholders to address public policy issues, advance solutions and serve as a trusted advisor and partner.
- Prepare briefing, presentation and advocacy materials that distill policy messages and resonate across a range of audiences, including policymakers, partners and clients.
- Represent BNY’s Political Action Committee in internal and external engagements.
- Identify and seek out opportunities to position BNY and key executives as leaders on public policy priorities.
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BNY Mellon combines traditional asset management, custody, and investment services with digital capabilities. It is building a multi-asset digital platform that links cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities with conventional financial systems, serving individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. Pershing X expands digital capabilities to improve client experiences; the firm earns fees, commissions, and interest income. By integrating ESG factors and partnering with Citi and Verizon, it aims to connect digital innovation with secure, scalable financial services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Town of East Hampton, New York
Founded
1784
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue surged 13% to $5.41B with 42% EPS growth to $2.24.
- Over 200 AI solutions deployed boost productivity on $4B tech budget.
- Digital custody expands to UAE and Singapore Gulf Bank for crypto clients.
What critics are saying
- Deposit normalization compresses net interest income 15-25% within 12-24 months.
- CET1 ratio at 11% limits buybacks as risk-weighted assets rise.
- AI ROI delays strand $400M-$800M annually, compressing margins 200-400bps.
What makes The Bank of New York Mellon unique
- BNY Mellon launched industry's first multi-asset digital custody platform in 2022.
- BNY integrates bitcoin, ether custody with $59T traditional assets as G-SIB.
- BNY partners Goldman Sachs for tokenized MMF ownership on blockchain since 2025.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Company News
The Bank of New York Mellon has acquired an additional 101,810 shares of Strategy for approximately $18.7 million, bringing its total holdings to one million shares valued at around $187.2 million at current market prices. The institution, which manages approximately $2.1 trillion in assets, joins a growing number of large organisations establishing significant positions in Strategy as a means of gaining Bitcoin exposure.
The Bank of New York Mellon is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.93 per share, up 22.2% year-over-year, with revenues forecast at $5.15 billion, a 7.5% increase. The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down 0.5% over the past 30 days. Analysts project total interest-earning assets at $390.81 billion, compared to $354.69 billion last year. Book value per share is expected to reach $58.50, up from $52.82 previously. The Tier 1 capital ratio is forecast at 15.4%, versus 14.7% a year ago. Net interest revenue is projected at $1.32 billion, compared to $1.16 billion in the prior-year quarter. Nonperforming assets are expected to decline to $191.31 million from $213 million last year.
Bank of New York Mellon has partnered with Singapore Gulf Bank, adding the firm to its correspondent banking network and providing access to its Fixed Income Brokerage platform. The deal enables SGB's crypto-native clients to access 24/7 US dollar clearing, money market funds and Treasury bills, bridging digital assets with traditional fixed income. The partnership highlights BNY's growing role in tokenised finance infrastructure, following the bank's recent Digital Asset Summit appearance where its CEO outlined positioning around tokenisation and digital custody. However, analysts view the development as incremental rather than a major near-term catalyst. BNY's narrative projects $23.2 billion revenue and $6.4 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 5% annual revenue growth. Fair value estimates range from $118.67 to $133.83 per share.
Strategy has purchased approximately $330 million worth of Bitcoin between 1 April and 5 April, the company disclosed, even as it reported a $14.5 billion unrealised loss in the first quarter due to Bitcoin's price decline. Bank of New York Mellon has been designated by the US Department of the Treasury as a financial agent for the Trump Accounts programme for newborns. BNY Mellon has partnered with Robinhood, which will serve as brokerage and initial trustee for the accounts. US stocks climbed on Monday as oil prices dropped amid cautious optimism for de-escalation in Middle East hostilities. Iran and the US have reportedly received a Pakistan-prepared plan for ending attacks, according to Reuters.
The US Department of the Treasury has named BNY Mellon as the official financial agent for its Trump Accounts programme, with Robinhood joining as a key partner. BNY Mellon will manage initial accounts and help develop a dedicated mobile application for families to access funds. Robinhood will provide brokerage services and act as initial trustee for the accounts. The secure, white-label platform will remain under full government control whilst emphasising usability and security for first-time users. The initiative aims to expand access to structured savings and investment accounts for younger Americans as part of broader financial inclusion efforts. The Treasury will maintain strict oversight, including performance standards and regulatory compliance. Details on eligibility and funding mechanisms are still emerging.