Quantitative Finance Analyst

Bank of America; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a skilled quantitative risk professional to conduct end-to-end market risk stress testing, develop and validate models, and guide risk management practices. The role involves scenario design, detailed documentation, and collaboration with technology teams to ensure robust analytics.

The candidate will support priority setting, communicate outcomes to senior management, and perform advanced statistical analysis on large datasets, contributing to risk-aware decision

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end market risk stress testing and scenario design.
• Ability to develop, validate, and document analytical models.
• Broad knowledge of financial markets and products.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Performs end-to-end market risk stress testing including scenario design and reporting.
• Supports prioritization of quantitative work aligned with bank strategy.
• Identifies improvements in model development and validation tasks.
• Supports model development and risk management to meet business needs.
• Provides guidance to stakeholders and communicates validation outcomes.
• Performs statistical analysis on large datasets and interprets results.
• Leads associates, champions inclusion and develops talent.
• Manages process improvements and data-driven decision practices.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Quantitative Development

Risk Analytics

Risk Modeling

Technical Documentation

Adaptability

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Test Engineering

Data Modeling

Data and Trend Analysis

Process Performance Measurement

Research

Written Communications

Education

Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

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. 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!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analytics and modeling projects for specific business units or risk types. Key responsibilities include developing new models, analytic processes, or systems approaches, creating technical documentation for related activities, and working with Technology staff in the design of systems to run models developed. Job expectations include having a broad knowledge of financial markets and products.

Responsibilities:

• Performs end-to-end market risk stress testing including scenario design, scenario implementation, results consolidation, internal and external reporting, and analyzes stress scenario results to better understand key drivers
• Supports the planning related to setting quantitative work priorities in line with the bank’s overall strategy and prioritization
• Identifies continuous improvements through reviews of approval decisions on relevant model development or model validation tasks, critical feedback on technical documentation, and effective challenges on model development/validation
• Supports model development and model risk management in respective focus areas to support business requirements and the enterprise’s risk appetite
• Supports the methodological, analytical, and technical guidance to effectively challenge and influence the strategic direction and tactical approaches of development/validation projects and identify areas of potential riskWorks closely with model stakeholders and senior management with regard to communication of submission and validation outcomes
• Performs statistical analysis on large datasets and interprets results using both qualitative and quantitative approaches

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:

• Critical Thinking
• Quantitative Development
• Risk Analytics
• Risk Modeling
• Technical Documentation
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Test Engineering
• Data Modeling
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Process Performance Measurement
• Research
• Written Communications

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience