Bank of America Corporation

Compliance and Operational Risk Specialist - CFO

Bank of America Corporation • $70K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Capital Risk and/or Market Risk experience required
  • 3+ years' experience in financial services
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Strong communication skills with ability to influence and negotiate
  • Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and critical thinking
  • Proven collaboration skills across teams and stakeholders
  • Autonomous and proactive in finding value-added opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Supports Compliance and Operational Risk oversight of Front Line Unit performance
  • Assesses risks and effectiveness of FLU processes and controls for compliance
  • Develops reporting and documentation to ensure adherence to laws and regulations
  • Identifies and escalates compliance and operational risks and drives solutions
  • Creates independent risk management reports for management routines
  • Responds to regulatory inquiries and maintains a comprehensive regulatory inventory
  • Monitors regulatory changes applicable to the area of coverage

Benefits

  • Access to industry-leading benefits
  • Eligible for paid time off
  • Resources and support for employee growth
  • Opportunities to make a genuine impact in the community
  • Participation in an annual discretionary incentive plan
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This job is responsible for executing second line of defense compliance and operational risk oversight for CFO Capital activities in Bank of America's US and EMEA entities, with a particular focus on market risk capital and associated regulations. The role reviews and challenges these activities such as the calculation, governance, controls, data quality and regulatory reporting of market risk capital.

Key responsibilities include ensuring requirements of the Global Compliance Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management Enterprise Policy (collectively "the Policies"), the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures are implemented and identifying, challenging, escalating, and mitigating risks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:
  • Engages in activities to provide support to the Compliance and Operational Risk teams in order to provide independent compliance and operational risk oversight of Front Line Unit or Control Function performance and any related third party/vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance - Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management - Enterprise Policy (collectively the Policies) and the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Assesses risks and effectiveness of Front-Line Unit (FLU) processes and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while responding to regulatory inquiries, other audits, and examinations
  • Assists in assessing risks, associated controls and their effectiveness, while driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to policies, and developing reporting and documentation
  • Assists in identifying and escalating problems or issues that arise and drives actions to address the root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risks
  • Assists in the development of independent risk management reporting for respective area(s) of coverage as inputs into management routines
  • Assists in responding to regulatory inquiries and other audits or examinations
  • Monitors the regulatory environment to identify regulatory changes applicable to area(s) of coverage and maintains a comprehensive regulatory inventory


Required Skills:
  • Capital Risk and/or Market Risk Experience
  • Compliance / Operational Risk Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in financial services
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Demonstrates bias for action in order to execute team priorities
  • Intellectual curiosity - approaches each day with a curious mindset; effectively uses inquiry to uncover facts and circumstances; consistently applies critical thinking
  • Communication - ability to communicate effectively and with impact, including strong writing and presentation skills
  • Understands the Bank of America Compliance and Operational Risk Program and how it applies to daily work activity
  • Applies the context to work deliverables; demonstrates understanding of the "why"
  • Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Influencing and negotiating across external stakeholders (regulators) as well as internal groups
  • Innovative - ability to identify simpler and better ways of doing things; embraces and adapts to change well
  • Autonomy - self-starting, able to translate broad-strokes to actions. Actively seeks and executes on value-added opportunities Influence - ability to influence stakeholders and drive agenda


Skills:
  • Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
  • Process Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
  • Issue Management
  • Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
  • Active Listening
  • Advisory
  • Business Process Analysis
  • Written Communications


Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 525 Washington Blvd (NJ2525), US - NJ - Pennington - 1600 American Blvd - Hopewell Bldg 6 (NJ2600), US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$70,800.00 - $130,500.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

About Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America. It provides services in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. It was formed through the combination of the corporate and investment banking activities of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch following the acquisition of the latter by the former in January 2009. Bank of America completed the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co on 1 January 2009. Bank of America began rebranding all of its corporate and investment banking activities under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch name in September 2009. In April 2010, Bank of America Merrill Lynch appointed Christian Meissner as head of investment banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In April 2011, Bank of America Merrill Lynch integrated its corporate and investment banking operations into a single division. In October 2013, Bank of America Merrill Lynch was recognised as the Most Innovative Investment Bank of the Year in The Banker's Investment Banking Awards.

Bank of America Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Bank of America Corporation, a premier global financial institution where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As one of the largest banks in the world, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Bank of America Corporation, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference. Whether you’re helping families buy their first home, advising businesses on expansion, or developing cutting-edge financial technologies, your work will have an impact. Our commitment to leadership in the financial industry has never been stronger, and we need passionate, skilled professionals to lead our journey. Explore a World of Opportunities From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Bank of America Corporation offers a variety of career paths in areas such as investment banking, technology, marketing, and risk management. Our job opportunities span the globe, providing the chance to work alongside the best in the industry and develop skills that will propel your career forward. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Bank of America Corporation’s internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that complements your academic studies. Interns gain invaluable networking opportunities, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and learn about the culture and operations of a global financial leader. Benefits and Growth Bank of America Corporation is committed to the well-being and continuous professional development of our team members. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our employees. Our training programs and development initiatives ensure that every team member has the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. Inclusive Culture We believe our strength lies in our diversity. Bank of America Corporation fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Through diversity training and a commitment to equal opportunities, we cultivate leadership and innovation that reflect the wide-ranging communities we serve. Join Our Team Are you ready to advance your career at a company that’s at the forefront of the financial industry? Explore the positions available at Bank of America Corporation and find where your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and eager to drive change. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Bank of America Corporation Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your career interests and get insider tips that can help you during your application and interview process. Bank of America Corporation is not just a company—it’s a place where you can shape your future and the future of finance. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what a bank can be.
Learn more about Bank of America Corporation
Size
208,000 employees
Market Cap
$260.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
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