Bank of America Corporation

Sr. Quantitative Engineer

Bank of America Corporation$155K — $201K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering, particularly in Quantitative Finance
  • Strong programming skills (e.g., Python) with a solid understanding of software development lifecycle
  • Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide initiatives
  • Ability to communicate complex methodologies effectively to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Seek opportunities for consistent improvement in quality and efficiency
  • Partner effectively with senior stakeholders across various departments
  • Provide leadership and oversight to junior team members
  • Develop quantitative methods to meet business and regulatory requirements
  • Build performant big data pipelines
  • Deliver high-quality code for modeling and testing processes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and fulfill business requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package
  • Access to paid time off
  • Resources and support for making a significant impact
  • Opportunities for participation in annual discretionary award programs
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This job is responsible for designing and overseeing common, reusable, and scalable software components which are either domain independent (e.g., generic data quality tools over billions of rows of data) or domain specific (e.g., classification models for surveillance or testing framework for Global Markets processes). Key responsibilities include enabling Global Risk Management's data and analytical capabilities. Job expectations include working with senior modelers, risk managers, and technologists to understand the current state and design the future state of data and analytics.

Responsibilities:
  • Seeks opportunities for consistent improvement in quality, efficiency, and processes
  • Partners effectively with senior stakeholders within Global Risk Analytics and Enterprise Independent Testing, Front Line Units, Technology, Audit and Compliance
  • Provides leadership and oversight to less experienced team members
  • Applies quantitative methods to develop capabilities that meet line of business, risk management and regulatory requirements
  • Understands financial data: schemas, flow, size, data issues, data controls, etc.
  • Builds performant big data pipelines
  • Uses programming skills and knowledge of software development lifecycle principles to deliver high quality code for model and testing processes


Senior Quantitative engineers in Global Risk are responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of common, reusable, and scalable software components. These components enable GRM's data and analytical capabilities. These components can be domain independent (e.g., generic data quality tools over billions of rows of data) or domain specific (e.g., classification models for surveillance or testing framework for Global Markets processes). Senior Quantitative engineers work with senior modelers, risk managers, and technologists to understand the current state and design the future state of data and analytics. Senior Quantitative engineers have a combination of software engineering, big data, modeling and management skills and the ability to work across the entire spectrum of a big data stack - from data to logic to model to UI to UX.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Seek opportunities for consistent improvement in quality, efficiency, and processes
  • Partner effectively with senior stakeholders within GRA & EIT, Front Line Units, Technology, Audit and Compliance
  • Provide leadership and oversight to less experienced team members
  • Applying quantitative methods to develop capabilities that meet line of business, risk management and regulatory requirements
  • Understanding financial data: schemas, flow, size, data issues, data controls, etc.
  • Building performant big data pipelines
  • Use programming skills and knowledge of software development lifecycle principles to deliver high quality code for model and testing processes
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across the Bank to understand modeling and testing business processes and requirements
  • Think outside the box of current industry standards to develop innovative approaches
  • Maintaining and continuously enhancing capabilities over time to respond to the changing nature of portfolios, economic conditions and emerging risks
  • Source and evaluate data required for modeling and testing
  • Design and develop and implement models and tests
  • Produce clear, concise and repeatable technical documentation models and tests for internal and regulatory purposes


Technical skills:
  • Software engineering: modular code, software lifecycle processes, unit testing, regression testing
  • Big data: distributed computing paradigms (e.g., mapreduce, dataframes, etc), optimizing distributed software
  • Modeling / quantitative: basic modeling techniques (regression, classification, clustering, etc.)


Soft Skills:
  • High level of intellectual curiosity
  • Experience implementing strategic process improvements and/or automation
  • Proven track record of building relationships and effectively influencing key stakeholders
  • Adept at detecting and remediating organizational / process weaknesses and deficiencies
  • Feels ownership and accountability for delivering high quality work, able to balance multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation creation and delivery skills, typically to very senior audiences
  • Well organized with attention to detail
  • Willing to challenge the status quo and with a track record of driving change

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a closely related field, or a degree from a program where software engineering was a key focus or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience in software engineering in Quantitative Finance or other industries
  • Strong Programming skills (e.g., Python) and solid understanding of Software Development Life cycle principles
  • Proven track record of seamlessly leading and executing enterprise-wide initiatives
  • The candidate must be a strong communicator and able to effectively explain the rationale and details of the methodologies to a broad set of audiences that include key senior stakeholders across the Bank, as well as auditors and regulators
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Candidates should have at least three of the following skills:
  • Experience applying quantitative methods such as modelling, data analytics, machine learning, and statistics to develop business solutions
  • Experience with large scale data sets with structured or unstructured data
  • Experience in building user facing applications over large amounts of data using technologies like React, Angular, JavaScript etc.
  • Experience implementing process improvements and automation


Skills:
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Modeling
  • Process Effectiveness
  • Risk Modeling
  • Test Engineering
  • Influence
  • Oral Communications
  • Prioritization
  • Relationship Building
  • Written Communications
  • Attention to Detail
  • Change Management


Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience

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

$155,000.00 - $201,700.00 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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