Bank of America Corporation

Quantitative Operations Associate

Bank of America Corporation$84K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Statistics, Economics, Engineering, etc.)
  • 2+ years in quantitative modeling roles
  • Experience with time-series and linear regression modeling
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Familiarity with statistical software like SAS or Python
  • Knowledge in optimization tools like GAMS or CPLEX
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain forecasting and capacity planning models
  • Innovate existing models with advanced predictive and optimization techniques
  • Standardize modeling practices across teams
  • Present model performance and findings to executive leadership
  • Monitor model effectiveness to enhance forecasting accuracy

Benefits

  • Access to industry-leading benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Support resources for employee growth
  • Opportunities to contribute to business sustainability and community impact
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This job is responsible for developing and maintaining models for the line of business, including volume forecasts, capacity plans, and vendor models. Key responsibilities include presenting findings to key stakeholders and ensuring compliance to Model Risk Management (MRM) standards. Job expectations include strong quantitative skills and experience in time series forecasting, simulation modelling, operations research, and analytics.

The Data & Modeling team in Global Operations Data, Reporting & Operations Management is looking for a motivated individual with strong quantitative skills and experience with time-series forecasting, capacity planning, simulation modeling, and/or operations research. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic volume forecasting and capacity planning models with the goal of maintaining optimal staffing levels across Global Operations. In addition, the position will assist with efforts to ensure models adhere to Model Risk Management (MRM) standards. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense for modeling complex operational systems, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Responsibilities include:
• Develop and maintain volume forecasting, capacity planning, and resource optimization models
• Help modernize existing volume forecasting and capacity models using advanced predictive modeling, simulation and optimization techniques
• Assist in driving volume and capacity modeling consistency and innovation across the team
• Routinely partner with the Front Line Units (FLUs) to generate best in class outcomes
• Conduct routine model production and performance presentations with executive leadership
• Evaluate new opportunities and implement enhancements to current capacity model inputs, processes, and outputs
• Help with documentation and other efforts to adhere to Model Risk Management (MRM) guidelines

Responsibilities:

  • Develops and maintains models for the line of business, including volume forecasts, capacity plans, and vendor models
  • Drives horizontal consistency in model development and usage across peer groups
  • Conducts routine model production and performance presentations with executive leadership
  • Ensures adherence to Model Risk Management (MRM) requirements
  • Supports ongoing model monitoring to improve forecasting performance and efficiency


Required Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Applied Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Analytics, Finance or other STEM field
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative roles modeling complex systems
• Fundamental understanding of linear regression and time-series modeling, discrete event simulation, and/or optimization techniques, through education or professional experience
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with SAS, Python, R, or similar statistical software
• Experience with Arena or similar discrete event simulation software
• Experience with SAS OR, GAMS, XPRESS, CPLEX, or similar optimization software
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with strong aptitude for problem solving and collaboration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - specifically the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner to key stakeholders
• Natural curiosity and drive to answer important business questions
• High aptitude for self-motivation and self-determined project work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Desired Skills: TBD

Skills:
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • Data and Trend Analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration
  • Data Management
  • Data Mining
  • Presentation Skills
  • Consulting
  • Problem Solving
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Documentation


Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$84,600.00 - $130,800.00 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

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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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