Merrill Market Supervision Manager jobs at Bank Of America in United States, New Orleans

This job is responsible for executing second line of defense compliance and operational risk oversight for a Front Line Unit, Control Function, and/or Third Parties. Key responsibilities include ensuring requirements of the Global Compliance Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management Enterprise Policy (collectively “the Policies”), the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures are implemented and identifying, challenging, escalating, and mitigating risks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Americas control room function, including oversight of restricted lists, watch lists, global research reports, wall-crossings, MNPI (Material Non-Public Information), trade surveillance, and trade preclearance.
• Supervise and manage (10-12) Americas control room members, providing training, performance management, and leadership support.
• Serve as primary point of contact for control room matters within the Americas region, liaising with regulators, business leaders, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Implement and maintain global policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of information barrier controls.
• Oversee daily operational controls, including deal team monitoring, conflicts management, and restricted list maintenance.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and business teams to assess risks related to transactions, research publications, and market activities.
• Identify process enhancements and lead regional initiatives to improve control room efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support global control room leadership on cross-regional projects and regulatory inquiries.
• Assesses risks and effectiveness of Front Line Unit (FLU) processes and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while responding to regulatory inquiries, other audits, and examinations
• Engages in activities to provide independent compliance and operational risk oversight of FLU or Control Function (CF) performance and any related third party/vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance - Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management - Enterprise Policy (collectively the Policies) and the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures
• Identifies and escalates problems or issues that arise and drives actions to address the root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risk losses
• Manages inventory of processes, risks, controls, and associated metrics for risk appetite and limits, reporting violations of compliance or regulatory activities
• Assists in the development of independent risk management reporting for respective area(s) of coverage as input into country/regional governance and management routines
• Analyzes and interprets applicable laws, rules, and regulations to provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders, and identify and manage risks
• Reviews and challenges FLU/CF process, risk, Single Process Inventory, and FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment related to themes or trends, while monitoring the regulatory environment to identify regulatory changes applicable to area(s) of coverage

Managerial Responsibilities:
This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.

• Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals.
• Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement.
• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions.
• Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, escalate and debate issues.
• People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.
• Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions.
• Enterprise Talent Leader: Assesses talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization.
• Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field (advanced degree or certification a plus).
• 10+ years’ experience preferably in a similar role, covering fundamental equity, credit, capital markets or similar products.
• Practical knowledge and experience of deal structures such as IPOs, secondary offerings, PIPEs, debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and rights issues.
• Experience in maintaining control room restrictions, providing research guidance and providing leadership in a high risk environment.
• Strong understanding of securities regulations (e.g., SEC, FINRA, FCA, IIROC, CVM, etc.) and global compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with prior experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate in a fast-paced, global environment.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment in handling time sensitive information.

Preferred Skills:

• Control Room workflow experience or related knowledge; transferable skills.
• Knowledge of investment banking, capital markets, and research functions.
• Familiarity with surveillance and compliance monitoring systems.

Skills:

• Advisory
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Reporting
• Risk Management
• Critical Thinking
• Influence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Issue Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Business Process Analysis
• Decision Making
• Negotiation
• Process Management
• Written Communications

Responsibilities:

• Manages the end-to-end client journey to deliver on client needs and drive sales opportunities while mitigating risk

• Identifies and refers specialized small business opportunities and solutions to clients while conducting small business relationship reviews

• Delivers a branded customer experience within aligned sales portfolios by being in the field a minimum of 80% of the time

• Fosters relationships with key partners such as Merchant, Practice Solutions, Treasury, and Business Banking to increase small business opportunities

• Leverages knowledge of credit to advise small business owners on solutions, services, and digital capabilities that help them meet their short and long-term business goals

• Supports execution of the sales delivery model to achieve targeted performance and growth of the bank's Small Business segment

• Coaches, develops, guides, and delivers feedback to associates and clients while embodying a client and employee-centric culture

Required Qualifications:

· Has proven success in consultative sales in financial services or in business-to-business sales

· Ability to demonstrate examples of improving specific businesses financial outcomes by interpreting financial statements and recommending specific levers

· Is passionate about outside sales and enjoys spending time prospecting

· Wants to enhance existing relationships and exceed sales goals

· Can analyze financial conditions of clients and industry trends

· Can understand and interpret financial statements and cash flow analysis

· Has excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability

· Demonstrated management of a client portfolio with focus on relationship development and deepening

· Thorough knowledge of small business financial products and services

· Familiarity with CRM platforms and other banking systems

Desired Qualifications:

• Community leadership

• Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or economics preferred or seven years relevant work experience

Skills:

• Client Experience Branding

• Client Management

• Client Solutions Advisory

• Customer and Client Focus

• Pipeline Management

• Credit Documentation Requirements

• Financial Analysis

• Oral Communications

• Prioritization

• Written Communications

• Coaching

• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations

• Prospecting

• Risk Management.

Minimum Education Requirement:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Job Description:

Job Description:

This job is responsible for managing a financial center (FC) in collaboration with senior team members, supporting the operational excellence of the FC and ensuring that all aspects run effectively and cohesively. Key responsibilities include overseeing of functions such as the smooth and efficient functioning of the teller line, day-to-day policy and procedure adherence, and improvement of financial center performance. Job expectations include ensuring that directives are implemented and taking up leadership responsibility for the financial center when teammates are absent.

Responsibilities:
• Manages client traffic, engaging and appropriately routing clients, and fosters client retention
• Manages business results through formalized management routines and coaching
• Creates a world class client experience environment
• Manages market-level initiatives prescribed by market leaders
• Drives operational excellence by engaging employees on business strategy
• Manages organizational priorities and effective execution

Required Qualifications:
• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and intense focus on results, acting in the best interest of the client
• Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships
• Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients' financial lives
• Is confident in identifying solutions for clients based on their needs and can resolve problems independently or bring in others as needed
• Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients' needs
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Can manage complexity, prioritize tasks, delegate and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Can interpret performance results, find opportunities to drive success and hold others accountable to results
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions
• Experience in mortgage, retail and/or hospitality
• Experience working in an environment with individual and team goals where goals were routinely met or exceeded
• Bilingual skills

Skills:
• Customer Service Management
• Performance Management
• Coaching
• Customer and Client Focus
• Talent Development
• Risk Management
• Sales Performance Management
• Business Operations Management
• Recruiting
• Result Orientation
• Referral Management
• Leadership Development
• Inclusive Leadership
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Assessing the control environment effectiveness of market risk measurement and valuation processes within Global Markets Risk and Global Markets, providing independent challenge to existing approaches as needed.

• Working flexibly as part of the global team on audit projects as required, including providing subject matter expert support to other teams within Corporate Audit.

• Performing thorough technical analyses and summarizing results in concise and impactful report conclusions for distribution and presentation to senior management and bank regulators.

• Proposing and executing test programs as part of day-to-day audit work.

• Developing and managing independent relationships with stakeholders across first and second lines.

• Maintaining timely and relevant knowledge and awareness of business, industry, and regulatory trends, best practices, and standards.

• Close work with a support development team to enhance and automate testing by leveraging new technologies and artificial intelligence.

Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications:

• Has a minimum 5-8+ years of experience in risk management, price verification, quant or trading group in a bank or other financial institution, or in audit covering those functions, or minimum 5-8+ years of alternative relevant experience.

• Has practical experience managing, performing, and/or assessing traded market price risk processes, e.g. market risk exposure measurement, management, or reporting; limit setting, monitoring, or management; regulatory capital requirement calculation; or stress testing.

• Has sustained experience effectively communicating with first-line markets trading and second-line risk management audiences/stakeholders.

• Has strong knowledge of financial instruments and financial risk management principles, including exposure to Global Markets products, both derivatives and securities; a deep understanding and knowledge of market risk measures and fair valuation; and a strong comprehension of financial modelling fundamentals.

• Understands internal audit’s role and objectives and how risk-based auditing is used to assess business process control environment effectiveness.

• Has strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to produce high quality technical documentation.

• Has the ability to problem solve; the ability to work both as a self-starting individual and as part of an integrated team; excellent attention to detail; a positive outlook and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment/multi-task under pressure; and is an intellectually curious, critical thinker.

Desired Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g. PhD or Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field).

• Experience in computational, engineering, or scientific research or development roles.

• Strong, hands-on programming skills using Python, R and/or C++/C#, with ability to develop code to conduct independent testing and replicate results, and/or the ability to use data analytics applications.

• Knowledge of market risk capital regulation (Basel III implementation through the US Market Risk Rule and the Capital Requirements Regulation in EU and UK jurisdictions), awareness of requirements in the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book and the wider regulatory environment (e.g., Sound Practices for Model Risk Management, SR 11-7).

This job is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products. Job expectations include applying and expanding knowledge by completing required licenses and trainings. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions
• Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
• Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
• Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities
• Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele
• Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended

• Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses. If you do not currently hold the 66 but have either a 63 or 65, an offer can be extended with the condition that a passing score is received for the missing series within 60 days.
• Has at least one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
• Has at least one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever you put your mind to.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships.
• Collaborates effectively with others to get things done.
• Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast-paced environment.
• Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients.
• Efficiently manages your time and capacity.
• Is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients.
• Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• At least three years’ experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
• Obtained your insurance licenses.

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
• Advisory
• Account Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Issue Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Client Management
• Causation Analysis
• Written Communications

This job is responsible for executing second line of defense compliance and operational risk oversight for a Front Line Unit, Control Function, and/or Third Parties. Key responsibilities include ensuring requirements of the Global Compliance Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management Enterprise Policy (collectively “the Policies”), the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures are implemented and identifying, challenging, escalating, and mitigating risks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses risks and effectiveness of Front Line Unit (FLU) processes and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while responding to regulatory inquiries, other audits, and examinations

• Engages in activities to provide independent compliance and operational risk oversight of FLU or Control Function (CF) performance and any related third party/vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance - Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management - Enterprise Policy (collectively the Policies) and the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures

• Identifies and escalates problems or issues that arise and drives actions to address the root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risk losses

• Manages inventory of processes, risks, controls, and associated metrics for risk appetite and limits, reporting violations of compliance or regulatory activities

• Assists in the development of independent risk management reporting for respective area(s) of coverage as input into country/regional governance and management routines

• Analyzes and interprets applicable laws, rules, and regulations to provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders, and identify and manage risks

• Reviews and challenges FLU/CF process, risk, Single Process Inventory, and FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment related to themes or trends, while monitoring the regulatory environment to identify regulatory changes applicable to area(s) of coverage

• Provide real-time support to the Global Foreign Exchange and Local Currency Trading (“FX and LCT”) Front-Line Unit with regards to the rules of the relevant products, markets and venues, and other relevant laws, rules and regulations, including internal policies, as applicable to the Global Markets Business.

• Develop an effective working relationship with Front Line Unit (“FLU”) personnel and other internal departments, such as Legal, Operations, Financial Crimes Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting.

• Assist with responding to and coordinating regulatory inquiries.

• Participate in the review and challenge of business activities in line with BofA Global Compliance and Operational Risk Program.

• Participate, as required, in internal investigations into potential breaches of regulatory/venue requirements or Firm policy.

• Participate, as required, in department initiatives in respect of regulatory/market developments and impact analysis on the firm’s business and support groups.

• Assist with the review of new business initiatives, including non-standard transactions.

• Review and assess activity which is escalated by Enterprise Independent Testing through surveillance activity undertaken and/or escalated directly by the FLU for potential market misconduct.

• Work closely with other regional Compliance and Operational Risk teams to ensure consistency in approach and best practices.

• Review/update Compliance & Operational Risk Policies and ensure they are consistent with global and local regulatory practices.

• Assist with the development of new and/or update existing Monitoring and Testing items for the Compliance and Operational Risk Program from a local and global perspective.

• Assist with the development and delivery of Compliance and Operational Risk training, both face-to-face and on-line.

• Keep abreast of regulatory change/developments

Managerial Responsibilities:
This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.

• Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company D&I goals.

• Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement.

• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions.

• Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, escalate and debate issues.

• People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.

• Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions.

• Enterprise Talent Leader: Assesses talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization.

• Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work.

Skills:

• Advisory

• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing

• Regulatory Compliance

• Reporting

• Risk Management

• Critical Thinking

• Influence

• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations

• Issue Management

• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management

• Business Process Analysis

• Decision Making

• Negotiation

• Process Management

• Written Communications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience

• May require regulatory examination/registration or certification, depending on jurisdiction and role​​​

• Good knowledge of FX products and services

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• Experience in financial services and/or a similarly regulated sector

• Strong knowledge of Foreign Exchange Market

• Strong understanding of FX Global Code

• Strong experience in dealing with regulator and exchange inquiries and exams

• Strong understanding of market misconduct laws, rules and regulations, as well as applicable surveillance controls

• Operational Risk Management preferably with FX product knowledge experience is advantageous

Job Description:

• Processing Mandatory and Voluntary Corporate Actions for high profile clients.

• Reconciling cash / securities for our clients, counterparties with BOFA across products, market, and entities.

• Candidate must be on hand to offer premium Client service, deal with all Client queries, and manage the relationships between our clients and internal Boa departments.

• Direct interaction and oversight of daily processing functions within the team to ensure all control standards are met.

• Assist with large scale initiatives to drive operational excellence, reduce the risk profile, and be an integral part of the team's success.

• Ensure all control standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily Corporate Action event capture, payment allocation and reconciliation for US, Canadian and Latam products.

• Ensuring elections are processed in an accurate and timely

Requirements:

• Presentable, confident and LOB / client focused.

• Ability to conduct discussions with internal, external clients, counterparties in a confident manner.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to present subject matter to an audience.

• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure in a team environment.

• Initiative-taking and able to work with little or no supervision.

• Candidate will be able to manage their own time and know when to escalate issues.

• Minimum 2 years of Previous experience in corporate actions space is required.

Other Qualifications:

• Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions

• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward

• Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner

• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.

• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base

• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.

• Processing Mandatory and Voluntary Corporate Actions for high profile clients.

• Reconciling cash / securities for our clients, counterparties with BOFA across products, market, and entities.

• Candidate must be on hand to offer premium Client service, deal with all Client queries, and manage the relationships between our clients and internal Boa departments.

• Direct interaction and oversight of daily processing functions within the team to ensure all control standards are met.

• Assist with large scale initiatives to drive operational excellence, reduce the risk profile, and be an integral part of the team's success.

• Ensure all control standards are met.