Team Leader jobs at Bank Of America in India, Hyderabad

Job Description:

All the payments whether manually created on GBS, FPS, or STP and Trade transactions passes through Fircosoft .

- Sanctions Review team performs reviews for all transactions in conjunction with GES and complete the review on FircoSoft application. Team, also performs Investigation for additional information requested by Global Economic Sanctions team

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> Education* - Graduate (B.Com)
> Certifications If Any
> Experience Range* 3-8 years

> Experience In Sanctions Review process, Strong Payments knowledge (Swift),
> Good Communication Skills
> Quick adaptation to changing Regulatory and Sanctions Landscape

> Ability to conduct deep dive research, Preferred exposure to FircoSoft application

Job Description*

Individual will be executing & delivering high quality of business research including complex industry requests. Information will be gathered using secondary sources including syndicated sources, public domain and information sources, to effectively address business objectives. Additional responsibilities include work flow management and mentoring junior researchers.

Responsibilities*

• Deliver high quality research output on all types of company level research requests
• Willingness to work in a 24*7 (Rotational Shift) set-up as well as on Indian holidays
• Provide next level training to upcoming researchers and guide junior researcher on complex research queries
• Ensure high quality and deadline is met on all research requests
• Ability to understand the financial and market terminologies and provide the relevant information in short notice
• Liaise with bankers to understand their requirement and to resolve quality issues

Requirements*

Education- Post Graduate (MBA's / Masters) degree in Finance or Business Administration

Certifications if any- Any certification related to research is preferred, but not mandatory

Experience Range- Overall experience of 3 to 5 years in Business Research/Information Research kind of teams with at least 2 years of Company level research experience is required (Prior workflow management experience is desired)

Foundational Skills*

• Hands-on experience on data sources such as Factiva, Bloomberg, FactSet, Thomson Eikon, S&P Capital IQ, EIU, MergerMarket, etc. for performing News runs, Complex Screenings, extracting data to excel using formulae builders/excel plug-ins, Extracting complex documents, Country/Economy research, Trading data on securities and Proficiency in M&A, ECM, DCM, PIBs, etc.

• Should have experience in managing workflow including assigning requests based on the knowledge level of the associate, negotiating deadlines with bankers, etc.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint including formatting and hyperlinking techniques along with good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure with high attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desired Skills*

• Personal motivated and ability to function as a team player
• Proactive and flexible
• Strong work ethics

Work Timings*

Two Months Rotational Shifts (Including Weekend Coverage)

• 06:30 to 15:30 (Weekend Coverage 06:30 to 15:30)
• 13:30 to 22:30 (Weekend Coverage 14:30 to 23:30)
• 16:30 to 01:30
• 22:30 to 07:30

Hyderabad

Job Description*

Individual will be executing & delivering high quality of business research including complex industry requests. Information will be gathered using secondary sources including syndicated sources, public domain and information sources, to effectively address business objectives. Additional responsibilities include work flow management and mentoring junior researchers.

Responsibilities*

• To execute the requests sent by various clients on (real time basis) across locations in BOA using multiple online sources (databases)

o M&A / New Issues, Offering documents, Share price & Trading Data, PIBs, Economic Data, League Tables, etc.

• Ability to understand the financial terminologies and provides the relevant information in short notice

• Ability to communicate through verbal/e-mail with the requestor for any further clarifications, if needed

• Assist junior researchers in understanding the requirements of the requestor also training the juniors to next level of work

• Ability to guide peers during crunch situations and also manage workflow effectively

Requirements*

Graduate (B.Com/BBA preferred) or Post Graduate (M.Com or MBA)

Certifications If Any

Any certification related to research is preferred, but not mandatory

Experience Range*

Overall experience of 2 to 5 years in Business Research/Information Research or similar work profile

Foundational skills*

- Hands-on experience of Industry/Market level databases such as Gartner, Wood Mackenzie, IDC, BMI, EMIS, Frost & Sullivan, Euromonitor, SNL, Nielsen, etc.

- Advanced working knowledge on sources such as Factiva, Bloomberg, FactSet, Thomson Eikon, Capital IQ, EIU, Autex, SDC, MergerMarket, VentureSource, etc. for performing News runs, Complex Screenings, Extracting data to excel using formulae builders/excel plug-ins, Extracting complex documents (Indentures, Credit Agreements), Country/Economy research, Trading data on Securities, Proficiency in M&A, ECM, DCM, PIBs, etc

- Should have experience in managing workflow including assigning requests based on the knowledge level of the associate, negotiating deadlines with bankers, etc.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint including formatting, hyperlinking, deep linking techniques along with good verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work under pressure with high attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

Desired skills

- Proactive and flexible (willingness to work in rotational shifts)

- Strong work ethics

Work Timings*

Two Months Rotational Shifts (Including Weekend Coverage)

- 06:30 to 15:30 (Includes weekend coverage)

- 14:30 to 23:30 (Includes weekend coverage)

- 16:30 to 01:30

- 22:30 to 07:30

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Understand client’s need and address it appropriately either by straight through processing or engaging appropriate business partner
• Requests consist of treasury, cash management and/or depository products
• Understand client’s need and address it appropriately either by straight through processing or engaging appropriate business partner
• Adherence to the Business Deliverables, SLA (Service Level Agreement) and Accuracy
• MIS Reporting & Data Analysis using Microsoft Office tools
• Manage client escalations

• Any Commerce / Finance Graduate

Professional Experience

• 2-5 Years

Foundational skills*

• Fundamental understanding of Treasury Services
• Have strong communications skills – both verbal and written
• Able to work independent of direct supervision
• Ability to interpret bank standard legal documentation.
• Able to work under tight timelines with multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using a disciplined methodology and adhering to best practices, standards and procedures
• Superior follow through and initiative
• Effective Outlook Management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (particularly MS Excel, Word)
• Must have an eye for detail

Desired skills*

• Strong Treasury Product and DDA/TM platform knowledge
• IDS, IMPACS, CAPS, APX, Navigator, ECF, BOSS/FAST, Document Direct
• Knowledge of Treasury Management products
• Must be collaborative / curious / driven / continuous learner
• Self-motivated and results orientated
• To be flexible to work in rotational shifts

Work Timings*

• Between 8:30 PM to 7:30 AM IST (Changes as per US day light saving requirement)

Job Location*

Job Description*

• Perform accurate indepth research to resolve potential matches utilizing approved internal and external systems/tool where applicable.
• Apply explanation for the decision to approve, state the source in which the research is conducted, and the appropriate reason code if the potential match is concluded that the is a false-positive.
• Incase additional information is required, procure additional information from clients / external banks to ensure right decision is taken.
• Interprets and applies sanctions regulations based on the scenario.
• Engages MLRO’s and Subject Matter Experts (SME’S) as appropriate.
• Actively get involved in the Projects / Business Priorities of the year and deliver the same as per roles and responsibilities assigned with full ownership and accountability.
• Bring in Process improvements to simplify and standardize process flow, reduce NVA steps, demand reduction ideas, improving CTQ performance etc. which should give significant benefit for the process in terms of efficiency and time saves.
• Escalate issues to the Leadership team as they arise – any potential losses and escalations.
• Must be fully conversant with Windows based IT systems, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access

Responsibilities*

• Review and monitor all alerts stopping for compliance review in Sanctions screening tool.
• Escalate the close hits / potential hits to the next level – Advanced Escalations.
• Understand the different products, alerts are arising from to make a well-informed decision on prioritizing the work.
• Comply with the KPIs and KRIs.
• Work as per the queue allocation.
• Raise any gaps identified in the system or procedures.
• Be ready to take and deliver on adhoc responsibilities that may arise in the business.

Requirements*

• Experience & Knowledge of economic sanctions program requirements and disposition of sanctions alerts.
• Demonstrates good understanding of economic compliance requirements.
• End to End (Technology and process) knowledge on Sanctions Review
• Ability to multitask, prioritizing urgent items & deliver on time.
• Ready to stretch when required.
• Willingness and able to own tasks to completion.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and shift timings.
• Understanding of Payments flows
• Good on Microsoft Office applications.
• Good Communication skills (Written/Oral)

Education*B.com or MBA

CertificationsIf Any in Payments / Compliance /AML/ Sanctions related certifications

Experience Range* –Minimum 7 years overall experience and minimum of (3-5 years relevant experience)

Foundational skills*Domain knowledge on Sanctions/Payments/AML/KYC/CDD/Transactional Monitoring /Screening.

Work Timings*Rotational

Hyderabad

Job Description*

• Daily Processing of equity dividend events in an accurate, timely and consistent manner, in accordance with departmental procedures and to the agreed service levels.
• Resolution of any processing issues and liaison with other areas of Bank of America Merrill Lynch including Settlements, Trading Desk Support, Client Service Representatives, Finance & Middle Office, Technology, Product Data Support, Client On boarding Services and global Asset Services Departments. The job involves a high degree of daily communication and interaction with internal counter-parties, external custodians/agent banks and external clients.
• Daily reconciliation of control, suspense and bank accounts and daily resolution of reconciling items.
• Maintenance of customer service levels through speedy resolution of queries raised by Prime Brokerage clients
• Daily allocation of client money.
• Compliance with all relevant Regulatory and BofAML Control Standards and policy requirements.
• To identify changes to processes and procedures that will improve control, efficiency, reduce risk and/or improve client services.
• Participation in user acceptance testing programs new business projects.

• Act as first point of escalation for Client Service Representatives, onshore management and offshore management.
• Team & Process Performance on Data.
• Reviewing common workbasket and workflow management.
• Ensuring timely resolutions of Queries/clarifications.
• Managing Team & K performance stats.
• Review of Errors to identify process and or training issues and address accordingly.
• Review of Reports and Metrics spreadsheet to identify gaps and address accordingly.
• Review of Escalations and Expedites for due diligence by associates.
• Process Escalations in accordance to documented process and follow through to closure.
• Attendance at daily Escalation meeting and follow-up with associates thereafter.
• Manage associates to timely closing of Request.
• Train associates on process and procedures and provide ongoing support.
• Work process and procedure gaps with LOB to closure.
• Conduct routine team meetings.
• Assist in hiring, and performance review of associates.

Responsibilities

• Strong work management skills and experience as SME
• Excellent Knowledge of financial and capital markets (equity).
• Working Knowledge of General Accounting (journal entries, debits/credits, color of entries and treatment in books etc.).
• Demonstrates sense of urgency for meeting Service Level Agreements; earns business partner loyalty through accuracy, efficiency and courtesy.
• Fair Analytical skills & eye for detail
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new processes and tools and incorporate to work environment.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient skills in English language (speaking, writing and comprehension).
• Time and organizational management.
• Demonstrates good judgment to determine and manage business partner expedites and escalations.
• Ability to clearly articulate and communicate issues to internal and external.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of 6 sigma/quality tools

Requirements

• Education -

Graduate in Commerce, Accounting, Management or Equivalent degree in Finance or Post Graduates in Commerce, Accounting Management or Finance / ICWA Inter / CA Inter / MBA Finance

• Certifications If any : NA

- 3-4 Years’ experience in Asset Service (Income or Corp Act) or 5-6 Years of experience in International Bank – Dividend Process for Prime Brokerage Clients

Mandatory Skills:

Knowledge of Dividend events – cash and stock

- Excellent MS Excel skills, knowledge of 6 Sigma tools

Desired skills:

Good Communication skills, written and verbal and Advanced MS Office & Excel, 6 Sigma certified

6:30 pm to 3:30 AM