Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. Were devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
Job Description:
The Vice President, Corporate Audit, focusing on Global Markets Operations (GMO) and Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting, Tax & Credit Reporting Operations (NTCO) operations, will assist in managing the audit coverage for these organizations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the companys Global Markets Operations and NTCO.
As a key member of our audit department, the successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensively understanding and evaluating GMO and NTCO LOB activities to identify key processes, risks, assess the effectiveness of risk mitigating controls and report results to Audit and Business Management. This involves scrutinizing GMO processes and workflows that are outsourced to India to ensure they align with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. The candidate will conduct detailed assessments of GMO/NTCO operations, identifying potential risks and inefficiencies, and will provide actionable insights to improve controls and enhance overall operational efficiency.
GMO activities include static data set up in Bank systems, trade capture validation, lifecycle events management, collateral management, settlements, Asset Services, management of client assets and client money and trade reconciliations. NTCO activities include Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting and client tax activities (calculation and remittance of withholding taxes and Tax reporting.
Candidates will work directly with Audit teams and Audit leadership across all 3 regions and will work with Audit LOB subject matter experts in areas assigned to review. The successful candidate will receive training (business, regulatory, soft skills etc.) and additional instruction as needed and will be provided with testing objectives and guidelines. The candidate should have the ability to work independently, perform high quality risk-focused fieldwork, in accordance with Corporate Audit methodologies and standards in order to identify meaningful issues, risks and other exposures in the area of the Company being audited. In addition, the candidate is expected to create and maintain accurate and clear work documents, maintain effective and ongoing communication with Audit and Business management during audits and complete tasks efficiently (on time and accurately).
Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in Market Operations, GBAM Finance, Internal audit, External audit, or a related field, with a strong focus on global markets operations/NFRR/ Client Tax activities.
Chartered Accountant, Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
A Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) are highly desirable.
Responsible for executing multiple areas of test work during audit activities.
Use analytical skills and/or technical expertise to execute assigned audit testing responsibilities and identify opportunities to automate testing or create continuous monitoring.
Independently execute audit test work on assigned audits in a timely manner and with high quality.
Identifies control deficiencies, discusses with line management and initiates control matter recommendations in assigned test areas.
Demonstrate project management skills.
Raise issues and concerns and make recommendations for severity ratings.
Assesses issues for impact to business processes, controls, and strategies; recommends severity ratings and escalation of broad themes or trends, engages in discussions about risk and demonstrates business knowledge.
Establish business partner relationships; primary engagement is with line management.
Exercises critical thinking and judgment to effectively influence management to improve the control environment.
Consistently strives to improve processes and challenge the status quo to improve existing operating environment.
Supports employee development efforts, teamwork, and a positive and inclusive work environment.
Foundational knowledge of key regulatory requirements applicable to APAC, EMEA & US.
Desired Experience/Skills (not required):
Advanced degree
CPA or equivalent preferred
Strong presentation skills
Key Competencies:
Working knowledge of Global Markets Operations and/or Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting, and associated laws and regulations
Ability to quickly assimilate knowledge and analyse processes.
Ability to learn complex subject matter, understand regulatory requirements, and build testing programs to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy. Able to develop and convey a point of view.
Extraordinary analytical / critical thinking skills.
Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude. Able to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines. Individual with desire to learn and teach others, high energy, positive attitude.
Creative thinker who can map out creative solutions and lead their implementation.
Excellent project management / organizational skills.
Strong and communication skills.
Ability to effectively interact with senior LOB stakeholders.
