Bank of America Corporation

Head of Cross-border/Wires Payments Engineering platform

Bank of America Corporation$135K — $220K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in Banking or Financial Services Technology, focusing on Transaction Services or Corporate Banking.
  • Experience with Tier 1/Tier 2 financial institutions.
  • Proven track record in leading transformation and financial management projects at scale.
  • Ability to manage and influence changes across a department.
  • Proficiency with SDLC methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
  • Strong working knowledge in Payments, Deposits, Core Banking, and Lending domains.

Responsibilities

  • Builds and manages teams to meet performance and quality objectives.
  • Facilitates employee development through coaching, performance reviews, and development plans.
  • Manages solution delivery and application health while adhering to compliance policies.
  • Cultivates relationships with business and technical partners to foster collaboration.
  • Contributes to technology strategy within the technical domain.
  • Creates an inclusive working environment while addressing organizational challenges.
  • Aligns execution with product strategy by collaborating with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Access to paid time off.
  • Industry-leading benefits package.
  • Support resources available for employee growth and impact.
  • Opportunities for discretionary annual awards based on performance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Builds and manages teams by performing financial activities to inform workforce strategy and hiring practices, setting and tracking maturity and quality objectives, and training employees/teams to address feedback and achieve quality and performance objectives
  • Facilitates performance and career development of employees/teams through performance reviews, coaching, and creating development plans that are needed to build competencies and skills
  • Manages solution delivery and application performance in production (app health, resiliency, performance, security, enterprise data management standards, audit exams and reviews), ensuring all relevant risk, financial, and compliance policies are met
  • Manages relationships with business and technology partners and leads and creates followership in Communities of Practice in the organization
  • Contributes to the technology strategy for their technical domain
  • Creates an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers
  • Ensures that execution is aligned with product strategy by working with product management and other stakeholders


Managerial Responsibilities:
This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.
  • Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals.
  • Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement.
  • Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions.
  • Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, escalate and debate issues.
  • People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.
  • Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions.
  • Enterprise Talent Leader: Assesses talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization.
  • Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work.


Required Qualifications
  • 15+ years' experience in Banking or Financial Services Technology, preferably with deep experience in a Transaction Services / Wholesale Banking / Corporate Bank setting.
  • Experience working at Tier 1/Tier 2 financial institutions.
  • Demonstrated experience building and leading transformation, delivery, program, and financials management in Technology or Operations at scale, ideally across a portfolio or department.
  • Experience managing both directly and through influence to drive department wide change.
  • Experience working with a geographically diverse organization is required.
  • Experience with SDLC / SW development processes (RUP, Agile, and Waterfall).
  • Creative, detail-oriented, committed to excellence.
  • Interpreting business needs and applying innovative technology solutions.
  • Payments / Deposits / Core Banking / Lending Domain working knowledge.
  • Manage team's activities, assignments, project forecasts and budget.
  • Motivate associates to perform at an optimal level by providing clear objects and development plans.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring that promotes work-life balance, career growth and contributes to associate satisfaction.
  • Work effectively in and drive a matrix organization with teams of developers, delivery leads, project managers, production management, architects, and business partners with minimal supervision.
  • Express ideas verbally and in writing to effectively communicate with and influence teammates, technology partners, business leaders and executives.
  • Identify risks to quickly resolve issues and conflicting priorities and influence a positive and effective outcome.
  • Experience working with a geographically diverse organization required.


Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Agile Delivery Methodology is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in technology field is desirable
  • Digital Workforce Transformation
  • Experience working at Tier 1/Tier 2 financial institution
  • Experience with US FedWire, CHIPs, SWIFT, US ACH or other financial networks.
  • PMP Certification

Skills:
  • Influence
  • Risk Management
  • Solution Design
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Strategy Development
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Application Development
  • Collaboration
  • Result Orientation
  • Solution Delivery Process
  • Agile Practices
  • Architecture
  • Automation
  • Data Management
  • DevOps Practices


Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 101 Hudson St - 101 Hudson (NJ2101)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$135,900.00 - $220,000.00 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%
NASDAQ

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