Risk Analysis Specialist II

Posted 27 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
72K-131K Annually
Entry level
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services • Data Privacy
The Role
Analyzes data flows, business processes, portfolio and loss trends, operational controls, and risk indicators to identify data quality issues, control gaps, inefficiencies, and operational risks. Develops reporting, dashboards, databases, queries, and visualizations; supports data quality remediation, issue resolution, governance, regulatory reporting, and process improvement while partnering with risk, finance, technology, audit, and business stakeholders.
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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. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!


About Us Summary

Global Risk Analytics (GRA) is a sub-line of business within Global Risk Management (GRM). The GRA team provides quantitative capabilities supporting global risk management and capital management and develops a consistent set of risk and capital models and analytical tools that support decision making across the bank.


Job Profile Summary

This role is responsible for analyzing data flows, business processes, and operational controls supporting critical enterprise activities. The position applies analytical thinking, process management, risk assessment, and technology capabilities to identify data quality concerns, process inefficiencies, control gaps, and operational risks while supporting efforts to improve data integrity, operational effectiveness, and business outcomes. The role partners with stakeholders across business, risk, finance, operations, technology, audit, and other functions to support issue resolution, process improvement, and informed decision-making.

 

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate business processes, data flows, and operational data to identify data integrity and quality concerns, trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities to improve the accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness of critical business processes and outcomes.
  • Partner with stakeholders across business, risk, finance, operations, technology, and audit functions to support process evaluations, issue resolution, and improvement initiatives.
  • Leverage data analytics, reporting, automation, AI-enabled tools, and quantitative techniques to identify trends, communicate insights, and improve business outcomes.
  • Develop reporting, dashboards, and visualizations that communicate performance metrics, risks, trends, and opportunities to stakeholders.
  • Support governance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen controls, enhance process resiliency, and increase operational effectiveness.

 

Required Skills

  • Learning Agility: Quickly assimilates new concepts, technologies, business processes, and organizational priorities while adapting effectively to changing business needs.
  • Process Excellence: Applies a process-centric mindset to understand end-to-end workflows, identify inefficiencies, evaluate controls, and support operational improvements.
  • Data & Analytical Thinking: Leverages analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving techniques to evaluate complex data flows, identify risks, uncover insights, and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Risk & Controls Mindset: Applies risk management principles and sound judgment to identify, assess, and mitigate operational, process, compliance, and data-related risks.
  • Technology & Innovation: Utilizes data analytics, SQL, automation, AI, GenAI, process analysis, or related technologies to identify issues, improve decision-making, strengthen controls, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication: Strong communication, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively across functions, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results.
  • Business & Financial Acumen: Demonstrates understanding of financial services, banking, risk management, operations and governance.
  • Regulated Environment Experience: Experience operating in environments where data quality, risk management, controls, compliance, and operational resiliency are critical to business performance.

Minimum Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Information Management, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field

Skills:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data and Trend Analysis
  • Risk Analytics
  • Risk Management
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Data Visualization
  • Project Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Issue Management
  • Regulatory Relations
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Documentation

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 525 Washington Blvd (NJ2525)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$72,000.00 - $130,700.00 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Information Management, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
  • Ability to analyze complex data flows, identify risks, uncover insights, and support data-driven decision-making
  • Knowledge of risk management principles and ability to identify, assess, and mitigate operational, process, compliance, and data-related risks
  • Experience with data analytics, SQL, automation, AI, Generative AI, process analysis, or related technologies
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across business, risk, finance, operations, technology, and audit functions
  • Understanding of financial services, banking, risk management, operations, and governance
  • Experience in regulated environments where data quality, risk management, controls, compliance, and operational resiliency are critical
  • Attention to detail, business intelligence, data and trend analysis, risk analytics, data visualization, issue management, regulatory relations, technical documentation, and continuous improvement

Bank of America Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bank of America and has not been reviewed or approved by Bank of America.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision plans along with mental health resources, EAP support, and virtual care options. These offerings indicate breadth across preventive care, counseling, and convenient access channels.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include up to a 5% 401(k) company match plus an additional 2% or 3% annual company contribution based on years of service. This structure signals meaningful long-term savings support beyond standard matching.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family support features 26 weeks of parental leave, with 16 weeks fully paid for eligible employees, plus programs for fertility, adoption, surrogacy, childcare, and backup care. These resources emphasize support across family-building and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, NC
208,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1784

What We Do

We make financial lives better for our clients and our communities through the power of every connection. Our employees are at the heart of this purpose, and are key to driving responsible growth. Every day, across the globe, our employees bring a commitment to our purpose and to driving responsible growth by living our values: deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team. A key aspect of driving responsible growth is doing so in a sustainable manner, a critical pillar of which is being a great place to work for our teammates.

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