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James T. Crowley

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Executive Vice Chair at BNY
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

James T. Crowley is the Executive Vice Chair at BNY, where he focuses on strengthening and expanding enterprise client relationships. A veteran leader, he previously held numerous key roles at BNY Pershing, including Global Head and CEO. He earned his bachelors degree from Florida State University.

Outside of work, James is an avid golfer, having attended college on a golf scholarship. He is passionate about mentorship and community service, serving on the advisory board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson and Union Counties in New Jersey.

To proactively earn the CEO role at Pershing, he wrote a memo with 10 reasons why he was the right candidate and carried it as a personal reminder.

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Experience
44 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice Chair
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Client Relationships
His current role as Executive Vice Chair is centered on strengthening and expanding client relationships across the firm, a long-standing passion from his time as Chief Relationship Officer.
Wealth Tech Digitization
He has led initiatives like "Paper Free in 2023" at Pershing, championing the move towards end-to-end digital processes, API integration, and simplifying complex operations for advisors.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Executive Vice Chair
BNY
7-2023 - 1-2026
Senior Executive Vice President, Global Head of Pershing
BNY Pershing
7-2023 - 1-2026
Global Head of Pershing | Senior Executive Vice President
BNY Pershing
7-2019 - 1-2026
Chief Executive Officer
BNY Pershing
8-2017 - 1-2026
Chief Operating Officer
BNY Pershing
In the press

Media appearances

James Crowley on ETFs, Mutual Funds & Robos at BNY Mellon Pershing’s Insite. Featured in Financial Planning
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James T. Crowley – Executive Vice Chair, BNY. Featured in SIFMA
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Education
1976 - 1981
Bachelor’s Degree
Florida State University
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Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School
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