Investment Manager Selection Analyst

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

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Bank of America-Merrill Lynch is currently seeking an Analyst to play a key role as part of its CIO Manager Selection team that selects third-party investment managers for client investment.  Reporting into the Heads of Equities Manager Selection and ETF Manager Selection, the Analyst will contribute to the firm’s delivery of a high-quality platform of investment vehicles (mutual funds, separate accounts, ETFs, etc.) with a focus on active ETFs. The coverage universe will be diverse, ranging from equities to fixed income. The Analyst will conduct investment manager research to identify new ideas for the platform, as well as monitor existing strategies to ensure any emerging risks are identified and assessed.  This position involves accountability for the research opinion on covered strategies and engagement in complex investment conversations with internal and external partners.  Therefore, the candidate must aspire to a research-intensive role and demonstrate an ability to develop and articulate investment insight.

Conducts primary manager due diligence; both initial and ongoing on mutual fund and separate account vehicles. Primary responsibility includes maintaining the integrity of Domestic Equity, Fixed Income or International Equity investment manager rosters.

Desired Skills:

• 2-5+ years of experience in the investment industry, preferably in an analytical role related to investment manager due diligence, equity research, quantitative research, portfolio management/construction, or asset allocation.
• Familiarity with the ETF and index fund marketplace.
  Broad financial market experience across multiple asset classes (e.g. equity, fixed-income, commodity, etc.) strategies.
• A demonstrated analytical track record of building and defending well-supported investment opinions.
• Communication skills: outstanding written, oral, and presentation skills. 
• Candidates with investment-oriented career path interests are preferred.  Success in the role requires self-motivation to constantly question and go deeper into analytical discovery.
• A collaborative, team-based approach to engaging with peers within the team and across business lines is essential.
• An ability to also operate independently and efficiently manage time for meeting deadlines.
• Alignment with the Values and Purpose of Bank of America.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, Bloomberg
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• MBA, MS, JD, or CFA preferred
• Must have a 7 and 66 (or 63and 65) licenses or ability to obtain within 120 days

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Causation Analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Research
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communications
• Written Communications
• Active Listening
• Data Quality Management
• Trading and Investment Analysis

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$118,700.00 - $167,700.00 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, access to paid time off, 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.