Global Banking and Markets Chief Operating Office 2026 Summer Analyst - London

Bank of America - Campus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Summer Analyst for their Global Banking and Markets COO group in London. The role involves working on various projects, developing analytical skills, and preparing materials for senior management. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree and possess strong analytical and communication abilities. A competitive salary and benefits package is provided.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree expected to complete between September 2026 and July 2027.
• Minimum 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on several projects simultaneously as an individual and a team member.
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Prepare senior management presentations and materials for internal clients.
• Perform various analytical tasks, including operational loss analysis.
• Communicate and interact with senior leaders across Global Markets COO teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Global Banking and Markets Chief Operating Office, Summer Analyst

London, UK

About Us

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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognising and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The Teams

Global Markets

The Global Markets Chief Operating Office (COO) organisation has groups aligned to both specific lines of business across Sales and Trading and Centralised Functions. COO’s goal is to be a strategic and trusted advisor to Global Markets heads of businesses, holding a stake in the success of the organisation. Our teams covering client and business strategy, data and project management, risk and controls management are dedicated to understanding the unique complexity of each business and ensuring they operates efficiently to meet our goals.

Global Banking

The Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) Regulatory Strategy designs and manages the strategy for regulatory adherence and new implementations for the business within GCIB Central Chief Operating Office as well as providing Data Management and Single Process and Operational Excellence oversight. Its coverage is anchored in the principal of first-line ownership with the goal to drive engagement and implementation coordination for GCIB. Where required, the team partners with additional teams in GCIB and control areas such as legal, compliance, operations to provide a holistic and interconnected process.

Programme Overview

As a Summer Analyst you will join one of our Global Banking and Markets COO groups, gaining insight and supporting a variety of new initiatives, projects and day-to-day activities. You will benefit from direct exposure to a breath of products and services within Global Markets and connect with business partners across the world.

Training and Development

Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program, in addition to, on the job support, educational speaker events and continued mentorship.

Responsibilities

As a summer analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Working on several projects at once and being effective as an individual and as part of a team


• Developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases


• Documentation and review, including deal files and other legally required documentation


• Preparation of senior management presentations and other materials for internal clients


• Performing various analytical tasks, including operational loss analysis, reporting gap analysis, trade surveillance and supervision & analysis of the firm’s financial resources (Capital & Liquidity)


• Communication and interaction with team members and senior leaders across the Global Markets COO teams

Eligibility

• Candidates are required to be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a completion time frame between September 2026 and July 2027. Completion means that you have completed all final exams, coursework, and have no outstanding requirements for graduation. Please note that we reserve the right to request evidence of this completion date before extending an offer


• Achieved a minimum of 112 UCAS point (or equivalent) and are on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)


• Candidates who perform well during the internship may be offered full time employment to commence in July 2027; some lines of business may also offer the opportunity of a January or April start date. You must be available to join on one of these start dates if offered, unfortunately we are unable to offer deferrals

What we are looking for

• An inquisitive mind – individuals that are intellectually curious, enjoy taking on new challenges and a genuine interest in the industry


• A self-starter – those that are motivated, with an ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities


• Must demonstrate a track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities


• Team-workers, leaders and problem-solvers, those who have creative ideas and are able to thrive in a dynamic environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people


• Demonstrates integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail


• Good conduct, culture and risk mindset


• Assertiveness, initiative, leadership, strong work ethic, team focus


• Strategic and creative thinking; distinguished written and oral communications skills


• Organisational skills and ability to manage complex portfolio of work


• Problem-solving and decision-making skills


• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skill


• Fluency in English is essential, and a second European language may also be required for some roles

Our recruitment process

Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

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Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package