Bank Of America Quantitative Operations Associate/Capacity Modeler-Global 

United States, Texas, Plano 

120039618

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement volume forecasts and capacity plans.
• Incorporate Operations Research methodologies - Discrete Event Simulation and Optimization in capacity planning.
• Develop and assemble insights through data mining using SQL.
• Identify and implement productivity improvement opportunities through work measurement.
• Automate mundane tasks using Python and/or Microsoft VBA
• Interact with key stakeholders to present forecasts, Capacity Plans, and convey recommendations.

Required Skills:

• A degree, preferably a Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering and/or Operations Research.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in modeling complex systems.
• Well-versed in
  • Discrete Event Simulation modeling using Arena or similar software.
  • Optimization modeling using Excel Solver or Gurobi and
  • Forecasting using SAS or similar software.
• Experienced in mining data using SQL and automating tasks using Python/Microsoft VBA
• Proficient in assembling insightful presentations using MS PowerPoint
• Innate intellectual curiosity with strong aptitude for developing workable solutions.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to perceptively convey complex ideas concisely to key stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and/or Operations Research

• Prior capacity or financial planning/modeling experience

• Data mining experience using SQL/SAS-SQL

• Proficient in Arena or similar discrete event simulation software

• Proficient in Excel Solver and VBA

• Experience with SAS and Python

• Prior Banking industry analytics and modeling experience, specifically with developing capacity or resource optimization models that adhere to standards set by a risk management governing body

1st shift (United States of America)