Bank Of America Sr Business Controls Specialist GCAOO QA/QC Testing 

United States, Texas, Plano 

353472059

This job is responsible for driving and executing on internal control discipline and operational excellence within a Line of Business (LOB) or Enterprise Control Function (ECF). Key responsibilities include providing analytical and administrative support for LOB or ECF specific processes and tools to drive adherence to enterprise-wide standards. Job expectations include monitoring and testing controls and implementing quality assurance and quality control processes within the LOB or ECF by evaluating data to help identify, track, and report issues and control improvements for remediation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design and effectiveness of the risk and control environment to support Client Operational Services and ensure adherence to enterprise-wide standards
• Supports the monitoring and testing of controls by evaluating data to identify issues and control improvements for remediation
• Implements optimized controls and enhanced Quality Assurance (QA) practices to support business continuity efforts
• Conducts and coordinates quality inspection reviews to enhance employee performance and control effectiveness
• Performs QA activities including executing on controls, managing cases, and reporting results
• Executes initiatives by identifying areas of potential testing automation, procedural updates, thematic trends, test script updates, and coaching opportunities to enhance QA program success
• Supports the overall management of and research required for regulatory exams, internal audits, and other monitoring and inspection reviews and evaluates data and information relevant to inspection metrics to support governance activities for dashboard reporting

Skills:

• Controls Management
• Issue Management
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Written Communications
• Decision Making
• Innovative Thinking
• Prioritization
• Recording/Organizing Information
• Research

Line of Business Job Description:

This job is responsible for driving and executing on internal control discipline and operational excellence within a Line of Business (LOB) or Enterprise Control Function (ECF). Key responsibilities include providing analytical and administrative support for LOB or ECF specific processes and tools to drive adherence to enterprise-wide standards. Job expectations include monitoring and testing controls and implementing quality assurance and quality control processes within the LOB or ECF by evaluating data to help identify, track, and report issues and control improvements for remediation. Incumbents typically have over 5+ years of risk management and LOB/ECF experience.

Global Credit, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Onboarding Operations (GCAOO) delivers credit fulfillment, service and operations of credit offerings, operational accountability for leasing and trade finance solutions; AML monitoring and refresh of client information; Onboarding for global market clients. The GCAOO Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) team provides operational support by monitoring the completion of critical customer due diligence requirements as directed by the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and/or the Financial Crimes Global Standard with coverage extending to horizontal lines of business.

The QC/QA Sr. Testing Specialist is responsible for executing testing that measures the adherence to AML/Financial Crimes Global Standard requirements and is accountable for accurate and timely test execution. This role interacts extensively with internal or external contacts to identify, research, analyze and communicate process defects for remediation. Applies quality management disciplines to validate adherence to all applicable AML processes executed by horizontal lines of business. Executes in accordance with the GCAOO QC/QA program requirements including sampling adherence, defect communications and defect reconsider decisions. Maintains a culture of compliance and supports the identification, escalation, and timely mitigation of compliance risks. Applies knowledge and expertise to influence business managers and peers to ensure enforcement of the QC/QA program. Notifies key stakeholders of trends and concerns to ensure timely response to quality issues. May interface with auditors, business, and support leaders.
Responsibilities

• 2+ years of risk management and/or LOB/ECF experience.
• Conducts QC/QA reviews following established Review Plans (scripts) to enhance employee performance and measure process/control effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to effectively engage stakeholders and foster collaboration.
• Ability to challenge and “ask the right questions” when performing QC/QA.
• Ability to multi-task, plan, and function in a self-directed environment.

1st shift (United States of America)