Operations Team Lead - Global Payment Operations

Bank Of America; Mumbai, Bandra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Mumbai seeks an Operations Team Lead to oversee the Global Payment Operations APAC team. You will ensure deadlines, drive process improvements and coordinate tasks across the unit. The role requires guiding staff, handling exceptions, and aligning procedures with risk controls while supporting continuous business improvements.

Leadership and collaboration across functions are essential. Strong attention to detail, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Senior-level operations leadership experience in payments or financial services.
• Experience overseeing cross-functional teams within a payments operations environment.
• Strong risk & controls mindset with process improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Resolves day-to-day problems and executes deliverables within the business unit
• Provides functional expertise knowledge to projects or initiatives relating to the business unit
• Manages team workload and provides general oversight and direction to team
• Maintains internal, operational, and financial controls and works within risk appetite of the business unit
• Reviews processes to ensure they are efficient and implements process improvement opportunities

Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Customer Service

Client Focus

Fraud Management

Active Listening

Administrative Services

Business Operations Management

Data Collection

Quality Assurance

Client Management

Coaching

Performance Management

Senior Level

Job description

Operations Team Lead - Global Payment Operations APAC

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!

This job is responsible for overseeing the Operations team and ensuring they meet deadlines, execute, and coordinate tasks. Key responsibilities include supporting continuous business improvements, reviewing operations procedures, implementing changes, ensuring adherence to operations procedures, providing guidance to employees, handling exception requests, and referring more complex problems to a senior manager. Job expectations include having an awareness of foundational operations and familiarity in a specific product line.

Responsibilities

• Resolves day-to-day problems and executes deliverables within the business unit


• Provides functional expertise knowledge to projects or initiatives relating to the business unit


• Manages team workload and provides general oversight and direction to team


• Maintains internal, operational, and financial controls and works within risk appetite of the business unit


• Reviews processes to ensure they are efficient and implements process improvement opportunities

Managerial Responsibilities

This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.

• Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Creates an inclusive team where members are treated fairly and respectfully.


• Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates and expects process knowledge, data driven decisions, simplicity and continuous improvement.


• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Delivers clear and concise messages that motivate, convey the "why" and connects contributions to business results.


• Risk Manager: Leads and encourages the identification, escalation and resolution of potential risks.


• People Manager & Coach: Knows and develops team members through coaching and feedback.


• Financial Steward: Manages expenses and demonstrates an owner's mindset.


• Enterprise Talent Leader: Recruits, on-boards and develops talent, and supports talent mobility for career growth.


• Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results through effective team management, structure, and routines.

Skills

Attention to Detail Collaboration Customer Service Management Customer and Client Focus Fraud Management Active Listening Administrative Services Business Operations Management Data Collection and Entry Quality Assurance Client Management Coaching Performance Management Experience Level Senior Level