Valuations Specialist jobs at Bank Of America in United Kingdom, London

Job Description:

Job Title:
Valuation Controls Specialist

Corporate Title:

Responsibilities:

Performing the calculation and analysis of valuation controls including IPV,

valuation adjustments and prudent valuation adjustments, as well as ownership

for quarterly disclosures.

Working with the Global Valuation Group to ensure ongoing review &

enhancement of valuation control methodologies and practices.

Ensuring procedure documents are accurate and up to date

Assisting in the streamlining and enhancement valuation processes and becoming actively involved with system development ranging from technical enhancements and new product releases to automation of existing processes.

Engaging with the key stakeholders including Front Line Units, Accounting Policy

Group, Risk and Global Valuation Group to implement appropriate accounting

policies and procedures.

A strong understanding of valuation controls, regulatory rules and governance

including Independent Price Verification, Valuation Adjustments and Prudential

Skills that will help:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or CFA with good working knowledge of accounting concepts is preferable.

• Good, recent working knowledge of Fixed Income businesses and Valuation Control

• Understands complex non-Linear products and their valuations.

• Applies Financial Accounting & Reporting Expertise

• Applies Financial Analysis and Reasoning Skills

• Demonstrates Accounting Knowledge

• Capable of devising valuation methodologies and automate using various tech tools

• Experience in a Global, Matrix Organisation preferred

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner

• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons

• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum

• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.

• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters

• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution

• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.

• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Job Description:

Job Title: Valuation Specialist

Corporate Title: up to Vice President

Responsibilities:

Performing the calculation and analysis of valuation controls including IPV,

valuation adjustments and prudent valuation adjustments, as well as ownership

for quarterly disclosures.

Working with the Global Valuation Group for the ongoing review of valuation control methodologies and practices.

Ensuring procedure documents are accurate and up to date

Assisting in the streamlining and enhancement valuation processes and becoming actively involved with system development ranging from technical enhancements and new product releases to automation of existing processes.

Engaging with the key stakeholders including Front Line Units, Accounting Policy

Group, Risk and Global Valuation Group to implement appropriate accounting

policies and procedures.

Ability to build a strong understanding of valuation controls, regulatory rules and governance

including Independent Price Verification, Valuation Adjustments and Prudential

Skills that will help:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or CFA with good working knowledge of accounting concepts is preferable.

• Good, recent working knowledge of Fixed Income businesses and Valuation Control

• Understands rates products and their valuations.

• Applies Financial Accounting & Reporting Expertise

• Applies Financial Analysis and Reasoning Skills

• Demonstrates Accounting Knowledge

• Experience in a Global, Matrix Organisation preferred

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner

• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons

• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum

• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.

• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters

• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution

• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.

• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Job Title:Trade Product Sales Specialist

: Vice President or Director

Global Payments Solutions Group

Do you want to be part of our award-winning team? We are proud to:

• Be a leading provider of treasury and cash management solutions

• Deliver for over 100,000+ clients globally, including over 73% of the Global Fortune 500

• Be at the forefront of delivering treasury solutions across all segments and all industries, from middle-market businesses to the world’s largest corporate and financial institutions

• Provide a personalised service for our clients, backed with high-tech for their liquidity management, payments and receipts, trade and supply chain finance and FX and commercial card services

We want to hear from you if you are:

• A highly-motivated individual

• Has a client-centric focus who can advocate on their behalf

• Can challenge the status quo

• Collaborate with peers as well as having the ability to influence the conversation with diverse points of view

• Innovative with forward-thinking ideas

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a dynamic growing part of the GPS and wider Global Banking and Global Markets franchise

• Interact with the largest global corporations in EMEA

• Gain exposure to senior business partners and leaders in the broader EMEA region

• Deliver growth in a core transaction services product

Responsibilities

Key role activities and responsibilities of the position may include:

• Developing a business strategy to grow Trade revenues in selected markets

• Working closely with GPS Sales and Corporate Banking to ensure complete alignment in client planning, opportunity targeting, deal progression and revenue growth

• Owning and managing Trade pipeline and P&L for select group of clients

• Understanding customer needs. Being the voice of the clients and provide input for new trade products development

• Coordinating internally to drive timely and flawless execution. Working closely with Operations and Client Servicing to improve client experience

• Strong collaboration with peers in other parts of EMEA and globally to ensure that cross-regional opportunities and multi-regional / global opportunities are appropriately managed

• Ensure all activities are managed within the appropriate risk, controls, and regulatory parameters of the bank

• Actively engage in the local marketplace, including industry and peer engagements to demonstrate strong market presence

What we are looking for

• Proven & extensive track record in Trade Finance and/or transaction services more broadly

• Excellent knowledge of the core Trade Finance product suite including traditional trade products, supply chain finance, trade receivables finance and Export Credit Agency finance

• Strong relationship management skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Background managing complex RFPs within a large global financial institution

• Background managing large Corporate clients

• Proven ability to sell Trade Finance products

• Deep knowledge of Trade Industry trends and regional specifics

• Customer centric approach while balancing risk, profitability and responsible growth

• Strong grasp of critical principles of risk management and compliance / anti-money laundering

• Comfortable interacting with senior management and strong presentation skills

• Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline orientated environment

UK

• At Bank of America, we strive to prioritise employees’ health and wellbeing – it’s what makes us a Great Place to Work.

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner.

• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons.

• We offer 26-weeks paid maternity leave, 16-weeks paid paternity leave and inclusive family leave arrangements for working parents and carers including 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum.

• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum.

• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness, cycle to work etc.

• Access to free counselling through the Employee Assistance Program and virtual GP services through our private health care plan.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters.

• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution.

• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.

• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Job Description:

The team fosters client interactions by engaging client representatives to obtain KYC information in a timely manner. Team acts as a stop gap for dealing with queries, issues and any other challenges related to client and country specific requirements whilst carving out a solution that ensures regulatory deadlines are not breached and the client is not impacted negatively.

Role Responsibilities

• COS will be assigned a portfolio of clients and tasked with the responsibility of managing the end-to-end process independently whilst completing cases in a timely manner.

• Act as primary client liaison ensuring requirements issued to them are concise, unambiguous, adequate and are communicated timely in line with prescribed SLA.

• Conduct document collection, flawless review of client documentation, providing timely client feedback and ensuring overall document submission To Ops partners merits a “first time pass”.

• Establish own governance routine that ensures risks are identified early whilst following established escalation protocols to mitigate any inherent risks.

• Raise process issues, gather client’s constructive feedback, and identify areas where improvements could be made to ensure better client experience.

• Partner and co-ordinate with relevant stakeholders in sales, COO, business controls, KYC support function, Operations team etc. to ensure smooth internal processing which in turn guarantees a happy client experience.

• Invest time and effort towards familiarizing with the policies and procedures thereby becoming an SME and benefiting from efficiency of scale.

• Monitor and understand risks and the impact of non-compliance with KYC processes/timelines has on client and sales as it relates to restrictions, closures and other associated business expansion.

• Review client’s profile to establish relevant activity, relationship and ownership whilst collaborating with sales in making relevant decision as to keep the relationship active or close.

• Ensures all performance metrics are adhered to and any exceptions are resolved within the required timeframe.

• Adhere to bank privacy policies in securing non-public information obtained as part of KYC activities.

• Ensures accuracy of data/status into the reporting tool is conducted real-time for management information and consumption.

• Support all other ad-hoc function that may be assigned by the team Manager.

What we are looking for

• At the minimum, a bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent

• End-to-end KYC experience

• Previous experience in a client facing role within the financial services or a related industry.

• ACAMS certification is preferred

• Self-starter and strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Passion for managing and maintaining key relationships with relevant stakeholders.

• Problem solving and decision making. Thinking analytically, using diverse research skills and applying past experiences to problem solving.

• Ability to Identify process improvements and a willingness to work as a team player.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities without compromise on quality and great attention to detail.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office products, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Job Description:

Job Title:
Valuation Controls Specialist

Corporate Title:

Responsibilities:

Performing the calculation and analysis of valuation controls including IPV,

valuation adjustments and prudent valuation adjustments, as well as ownership

for quarterly disclosures.

Working with the Global Valuation Group to ensure ongoing review &

enhancement of valuation control methodologies and practices.

Ensuring procedure documents are accurate and up to date

Assisting in the streamlining and enhancement valuation processes and becoming actively involved with system development ranging from technical enhancements and new product releases to automation of existing processes.

Engaging with the key stakeholders including Front Line Units, Accounting Policy

Group, Risk and Global Valuation Group to implement appropriate accounting

policies and procedures.

A strong understanding of valuation controls, regulatory rules and governance

including Independent Price Verification, Valuation Adjustments and Prudential

Skills that will help:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or CFA with good working knowledge of accounting concepts is preferable.

• Good, recent working knowledge of Fixed Income businesses and Valuation Control

• Understands complex non-Linear products and their valuations.

• Applies Financial Accounting & Reporting Expertise

• Applies Financial Analysis and Reasoning Skills

• Demonstrates Accounting Knowledge

• Capable of devising valuation methodologies and automate using various tech tools

• Experience in a Global, Matrix Organisation preferred

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner

• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons

• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum

• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.

• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters

• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution

• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.

• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Job Description:

Job Title:Regulatory Relations Specialist

Corporate Title:Assistant Vice President

You will work as part of the Global Regulatory Relations (GRR) Strategy & Process Management team supporting the Reg Relations team in EMEA. In addition to providing in-person and virtual support to Bank regulators, this role will provide operational support to exam teams within the region. This role requires close interaction with regulatory agencies, GRR executives, and exam teams.

Responsibilities:

• Onboarding and offboarding Bank regulators and consultants

• Granting and revoking system access (HVD/BAC network, internal applications, etc.) and conducting access reviews

• Managing space requirements and building access when regulators are on-site for meetings or exams

• Issuing laptops or Chromebooks when necessary, and managing the inventory

• Serving as a liaison to Global Information Security (GIS), and acting as the main point of contact for any escalations (ex: blocked sites/transmissions that may interfere with timely exam deliverables)

• Liaising with facilities regarding onsite set up (ergonomic chairs, waste bins, wifi, access to printers)

• Scheduling UK and France Adhoc & Routine Regulatory meetings (incl. preps and debrief session/ booking meeting rooms)

• Mailbox & Calendar management - maintaining regulatory routines in GRR Portal

• Routine, Inventory, and Exam Approvals for EMEA

• GRR SharePoint Access & Controls / ECB portals access management (can only be aligned to one EU LE)

• Assisting with GRR Portal clean-up exercises (example, ERH changes for inquiries / exams)

• EMEA regulatory contact quarterly refresh

• Processing FCA invoices and tracking submissions YoY (4-6 times a year)

• FCA Fees & Levies submission – annual collation of data and submission on FCA portal

• ACR Building access quarterly audits (France, Ireland, UK) / trading floor access audits (UK)

What we are looking for:

• Prior Regulatory Relations experience or experience interacting with regulators is highly desirable

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize daily tasks with project work as well as ad hoc requests

• Proven verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, calmly within tight deadlines and escalate appropriately.

• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships.

• Self-starter, motivated and reliable; ability to work well and seamlessly within a team without a continuous high level of guidance.

• Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and WebEx.
  

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner

• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons

• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum

• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.

• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters

• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution

• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.

• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

The Function

The Client Outreach team are the front line unit who work with clients as part of meeting Know Your Client (KYC) periodic refresh and remediation requirements. We work in close collaboration with Global Corporate and Investment Bankers and Global Markets Sales to support the Bank’s global regulatory and policy requirements as it relates Client Due Diligence (CDD) documentation collection, with support from Operations and Global Financial Crimes Risk teams.

The team identifies and develops client connections, engages client representatives to obtain KYC documentation, and acts as a coordination point for resolving issues/challenges with respect to client and country specific documentation requirements in a timely manner.

The Role

The KYC Client Outreach Specialist (COS) teams serve as the Front Line Unit engaging with clients across business sectors and regions to meet KYC requirements for periodic refreshes in a timely manner.

Role Responsibilities

• Outreach to clients requesting and collecting KYC documentation

• Serve as the key point of contact for Clients as well as Bankers, Operations, Risk and other internal functions

• Ensure respective KYC client portfolios are covered across business and regions and adhere to internal governance routines within the FLU and those governed by support partners

• Monitor and understand the risks and impacts of non compliance with KYC processes, including restrictions, closures and associated business growth impacts

• Gather client feedback on policy, requirements and/or jurisdictional nuances where given to help improve the Bank’s processes

• Raise process issues and improvements that collectively help our clients

• Partner with colleagues in Banking, Sales,, FLU COOs, FLU Change, FLU Business Controls, Operations, and other groups as needed

• Review clients for appropriate activity and liaise with Bankers on whether relationships with specific entities should continue

• Support the Outreach of both periodic refreshes as well as remediation and associated programs

• Support the Outreach of jurisdictionally or regionally stringent requirements where needed

• Ensure timely collection of client required documentation, including follow ups where needed

• Ensure voice of the client is heard while adhering to policies, laws, rules and regulations

• Ensure performance metrics are met and any exceptions are resolved within required timeframes

• Master customer due diligence (CDD) requirements and guide clients as needed to comply

• Support the collection of enhanced customer due diligence (ECDD) requirements and guide clients as needed to comply

• Adhere to bank privacy policies in securing non-public information obtained as part of KYC activities

• Embrace a collaborative and output oriented culture

Required Skills

• Fluent in French or Spanish or Dutch required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• Demonstrable experience in a client facing role within the financial services or a related industry

• Preferred: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (“CAMS”)

• Knowledge of AML CDD policy and standards, industry practices in AML CDD, including legal entities in global jurisdictions

• Must demonstrate a strong client focus

• Excellent interpersonal skills for motivation, collaboration and encouragement

• Professional Demeanor: Demonstrating patience, composure, and positive attitude.

• Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills: Thinking analytically, using diverse research skills, applying past experiences to problem resolution, developing multiple resolutions, knowing how to and where to go to resolve problems.

• Flexibility and Adeptness: Handling multiple projects and daily tasks adjust to a changing environment adept to new approaches that improve overall work efficiency and effectiveness.

• Initiative: Identify process improvements, demonstrate a "self-starter" behavior and a willingness to help others, and show potential to require minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities with excellent attention to detail

• Excellent proficiency using Microsoft office products, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner

• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons

• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum

• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.

• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters

• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution

• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.

• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.