Jennifer Barker, Global Head of Treasury Services and Depositary Receipts, has been recognized as one of Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance for 2025. This annual list honors women who are shaping the financial services industry and driving meaningful change in markets, investment management, and payments.
Now in its sixth year, this award highlights leaders who have demonstrated exceptional impact through innovation, leadership, and industry expertise. The selection process includes internal nominations within Barron’s as well as external nominations across top financial institutions, government agencies, and investment firms.
“I’m truly honored to be included among such an inspiring group of women who are shaping the future of finance,” said Jennifer Barker. “I’m even more grateful to be part of a company that prioritizes culture so that everyone can thrive, and that I get to lead incredible Treasury Services and Depositary Receipts teams who are committed to driving innovation, providing exceptional client service, and delivering operational excellence.”
Under Jennifer’s leadership, BNY has continued to advance its position as a leader in digital payments. Most notably, the firm recently executed the largest real-time payments in U.S. history - $10 million via the RTP network – reinforcing BNY’s leadership in high-value, real-time payments and further positioning the firm at the forefront of the evolving digital payments landscape.
BNY’s Treasury Services business is a global leader in payments, trade finance, and liquidity solutions, processing $3 trillion of USD payments every day as well as FX payments in 100+ currencies.* BNY is currently the number one global depositary bank by number of sponsored depositary receipts programs with $404 billion in assets under custody, as of December 31, 2024.*