Vice President - Government and Regulatory Affairs Policy Manager

Overview

BNY is seeking a highly motivated and strategic professional to join the APAC Public Policy and Government Affairs team as Vice President. This role will support the firm’s engagement on key regulatory, legislative, and public policy developments across Asia Pacific that impact BNY’s businesses, clients, and operating environment.

The successful candidate will help advance BNY’s public policy priorities in the region, contribute to the firm’s relationships with government and public sector stakeholders, and provide insight on geopolitical and regulatory developments that may present risks or opportunities for the firm. This position requires strong policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, written and verbal communication, and sound judgment in a dynamic regional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and assess regulatory, legislative, and public policy developments across APAC that may affect BNY’s businesses, strategy, and clients.
• Monitor geopolitical developments and evaluate associated business, operational, and reputational risks to the firm.
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, policy papers, consultation responses, presentations, and internal updates for senior management and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Assist in managing and strengthening BNY’s relationships with government entities, regulators, industry associations, and other public sector stakeholders across APAC.
• Provide timely and actionable insights to internal stakeholders on emerging public policy, political, and regulatory issues.
• Partner with colleagues across Corporate Affairs, Client Coverage, Legal, Compliance, Risk, People Team and business teams to coordinate policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Represent the team in internal working groups and, where appropriate, external forums and industry engagements.
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives related to the firm’s regional public policy and government affairs agenda. 
• Support the development and execution of public policy and government affairs strategies aligned with BNY’s regional and global priorities.
• Support wider Corporate Affairs activities across the region as needed, working collaboratively with colleagues to advance broader regional priorities and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; public policy, law, international relations, political science, finance, economics, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs, financial services, legal, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of financial services policy and regulatory issues, with experience relevant to banking, securities services, capital markets, asset servicing, or broader financial sector issues.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex regulatory policy and geopolitical developments and translate them into clear, concise, and practical business implications.
• Experience engaging with government authorities, regulators, industry bodies, or public sector stakeholders across APAC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise, and influential materials for senior audiences. 
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, seniority levels, and geographies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Fluency in English is required; professional-level proficiency in Mandarin or Japanese would be an advantage.