Job Description:
The Global Risk Analytics Technology team within Risk and Finance Technology is searching for a talented Business Analyst/Data Analyst.
Programs focus on building the next generation model development and execution platform including data sourcing. This platform will leverage a host of interesting technologies including Spark and Hadoop and utilize a unique, user-configurable, workflow-driven, model execution approach. Programs include data sourcing as well migration of models away from existing platforms to the target platform. This is a multiyear effort in a business critical domain. Global Risk Analytics (GRA) is responsible for developing analytics to support risk modeling activities across all lines of business at the Bank. Uses include CCAR, CECL, IFRS 9 and other regulatory and management reports.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review technical designs with the development team and ensure it meets the business partner requirements and is a scalable solution to meet longer term strategy
• Highlight critical issues / risks across the program and work with partners to identify solutions
• Key contributor in Agile routines including sprint and capacity planning, prioritizing tasks for monthly releases, back-log maintenance
• Review initial testing/analysis of implementation/results to ensure the accuracy of implementation
• Provide support for business partners in required user acceptance testing
• Identify and manage cross project or functional interdependencies
• Deliver timely and accurate weekly status reports on projects
• Identify success metrics and review performance with business partners and leadership

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of applicable experience
• Will need to demonstrate technical skills; proficiency in object oriented concepts
• Required Technical Skills: Python, RDBMS (Oracle, Exadata); exposure to big data framework like Hadoop. Basic Unix OS skills and Shell scripting; Agile methodology (hands on experience in Epic and Story writing)
• Ability to triage technical exceptions
• Understand business requirements and lead analysis and translation into technical requirements
• Ability to work with GRA business partners and development and QA teams on planning and prioritization including capacity constraints

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of risk (wholesale, credit, market risk etc) CCAR, Macro Economics or the management of Macro-Economic data.
• Experience creating wire-diagrams or other mechanisms for capturing ETL designs
• Exposure to data analytic tools / languages. Experience with BIG DATA development, source control management (e.g., Bitbucket), release management or job scheduling (e.g., Autosys).
• Prior experience working within Global Risk Analytics Technology team and/or other Risk Technology teams a plus
• High level understanding of BAC Enterprise Change Standards is a plus

Enterprise Risk & Finance Technology (ERFT) at Bank of America

• Believes diversity makes us stronger so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.
• Is committed to building a workplace where every employee is welcomed and given the support and resources to perform their jobs successfully.
• Wants to be a great place for people to work and strives to create an environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals.
• Provides continuous training and development opportunities to help employees achieve their career goals, whatever their background or experience.
• Is committed to advancing our tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve our clients and their evolving business needs.
• Believes in responsible growth and is dedicated to supporting our communities by connecting them to the lending, investing and giving them what they need to remain vibrant and vital.

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Pay and benefits information
Jersey City pay range:
$76,500 - $135,000 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.
Discretionary incentive eligible
This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.
Benefits
This role is currently benefits eligible . We provide industry-leading benefits, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.