Associate - GBS - R

Bank of America; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America’s Global Business Services in Chennai seeks a Senior Business Analyst for Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting. You will own data lineage, governance and delivery of critical risk figures across reports and dashboards, collaborating with IT and business teams.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in financial services, MBA or Finance degree, and knowledge of BRD/FRD writing, SQL, and regulatory data compliance. Work hours are 12 Noon to 9 pm IST in-office or hybrid depending on role.

Qualifications

• MBA or Finance degree required.
• Experience of 6+ years as a business analyst in financial services.
• Data governance or data management certification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Document data lineage across reporting templates and dashboards.
• Support data governance and ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to identify data sources and rules.
• Provide data lineage reports for audits and regulatory requests.
• Continuously improve data lineage processes and adapt to new tools.
• Coordinate with metadata management to integrate lineage in repositories.

Skills

Data governance

BRD/FRD writing

SQL

Excel

Pivot tables

Data modeling

Data flow

Data management

Regulatory data compliance

Audits support

Education

MBA

Finance degree

Tools

ETL tools

SQL databases

Excel (advanced)

Job description

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.

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!

Global Business Services

Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations. Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence and innovation. In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non‑banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.

Process Overview*

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision expect banks to implement a strong governance framework, risk data architecture and IT infrastructure as preconditions to ensure adherence with each of the BCBS 239 Principles. Banks must develop and maintain strong risk data aggregation capabilities to ensure that RDA Reports reflect the risks in reliable way. The Risk Data Aggregation (RDA) processes includes defining, gathering, and processing of risk data and reports during both business‑as‑usual and stress/crisis environments to enable Bank of America’s Board of Directors and senior management to manage risk well and measure its performance against its risk tolerance and risk appetite as defined within Bank of America’s Risk Framework.

Job Description*

An ideal candidate for RDA project is expected to ensure the data lineage, controls, and transformations supporting Critical Risk Figures are documented as per the Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting - Enterprise Policy. The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive data lineage documentation, enabling stakeholders to trace data from source to consumption.

Responsibilities*

• Data Lineage Documentation: Identify and map the flow of data across reporting templates and dashboards, capturing its origin, transformations and end usage.
• Data Governance Support: Collaborate with data governance teams to ensure that data lineage is in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaboration with IT & Business Teams: Work with IT and business units to identify key data sources, transformation rules and usage patterns.
• Regulatory and Audit Support: Provide detailed data lineage reports to support audits and regulatory compliance requests, ensuring transparency and traceability.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously enhance data lineage processes, staying up‑to‑date with new technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Metadata Management: Collaborate with metadata management teams to ensure that data lineage information is properly integrated into enterprise metadata repositories.

Requirements*

• Education -MBA from top tier college, Bachelors/Masters degree in Finance
• Any certification- data governance or data management is desirable but not essential.
• Experience Range – 6+ years of relevant experience as business analyst in financial services

Foundational Skills

• Technical business writing (BRD/FRD)
• Strong understanding of data management, data flow, and data governance principles.
• Familiarity with data architecture, database management, SQL and ETL processes.
• Proficient in intermediate-level Excel functions, including nested formulas, conditional logic, lookups, and data aggregation techniques.
• Experience in working with data models, pivot tables, and managing large datasets in Excel.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Excel formulas and ensure data accuracy.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high priority deliverables simultaneously.
• Knowledge of regulatory data compliance requirements
• Experience with regulatory reporting, regulatory exams, and/or audit

Work Timings*

• 12 Noon to 9 pm IST

Job Location*

• Chennai