AO070 - Bus Strat & Init Mgr

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive eligibility

Annual discretionary award

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Bus Strat & Init Mgr to transform complex data into actionable insights for executive decisions across Global Treasury and Merchant Operations. You will partner with senior leaders to improve operating models, deliver data-driven solutions, and create compelling narratives for dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities include distilling trends and KPIs, designing executive-ready visuals, and communicating findings in clear business language to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills, including concise leadership updates and risk impacts.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills with executive-ready presentations.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into insights and guidance.
• Advanced MS365 proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot).
• Experience with dashboards, self-service reporting, and BI tools like Tableau/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex data into actionable insights for executive decision-making and risk management.
• Create visually engaging dashboards, charts, infographics, timelines, and storyboards.
• Distill large data sets into concise messages for diverse stakeholders.
• Design presentations linking data, business context, and strategy to support governance forums.
• Identify improvements to simplify how work is performed.

Skills

Executive communication

Storytelling

PowerPoint skills

Data analytics

MS365 proficiency

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

Python

Copilot

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

Python

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Bus Strat & Init Mgr | Business Enablement | Program/Project Management and Process Design | H4

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.

Core Role Expectations

The Business Strategy & Initiatives Manager will transform complex data into actionable insights that support executive decision-making, risk management, and operational excellence across Global Treasury and Merchant Operations (GTMO). This role partners closely with senior leaders across Treasury Servicing, Fulfillment, Merchant Operations, Workforce Management, Analytics, Command Centers, Reporting, and Communications to enhance operating model effectiveness, identify emerging trends and risks, and deliver streamlined, data-driven solutions that drive strategic outcomes. Develop compelling data-driven narratives that translate data and analytics into actionable insights for senior leaders and key stakeholders. Distill large volumes of information into concise key messages, executive summaries, and decision-support materials. Create visually engaging dashboards, charts, infographics, timelines, and analytical storyboards that simplify complex information and accelerate decision-making. Interpret quantitative results, trends, anomalies, and key performance indicators to identify meaningful business implications and recommendations. Convert technical findings into concise, audience-appropriate language that can be easily understood by both business and non-technical stakeholders. Design presentations that connect data, business context, and strategic objectives into a cohesive and persuasive story. Tailor presentation content and visualizations based on audience type, ranging from operational teams to executive leadership and governance forums. Identify and promote improvements and simplification in how work is performed.

Required Qualifications

Strong executive communication and storyatelling skills, including the ability to prepare concise leadership updates, summarize risks and impacts, and influence data-driven decisions. Demonstrated curiosity, ownership, and initiative in identifying business problems, researching solutions, modernizing processes, and helping build team capability through documentation and knowledge sharing. Advanced PowerPoint skills with demonstrated ability to develop executive-ready presentations that effectively communicate analytical results, business impacts, recommendations. Strong analytical skills, with an investigative mindset and ability to use data to enhance efficiency and develop reporting to drive business insights. Advanced proficiency in MS365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot).

Desired Qualifications

Experience building dashboards, visualizations, and self-service reporting solutions using Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools. Experience with Alteryx, Python, or comparable automation/data transformation tools to streamline manual processes, improve repeatability, and reduce operational risk. Experience using AI or Microsoft Copilot capabilities to improve productivity, summarize data insights, support documentation, or identify process improvement opportunities. Experience in Global Treasury Servicing, Fulfillment, and Merchant Operations businesses and/or experience supporting large geographically dispersed teams. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills. Ability to lead in a complex, fast-paced environment. Technology or Reporting team experience a plus. PMO, Executive Communications, or COO/Business Management experience a plus. Prior call center or workforce management experience.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540), US - VA - Richmond - 8001 VILLA PARK DR - VILLA PARK OPS CENTER BLDG C (VA2100)

Pay and benefits information Pay range $115,000.00 - $158,000.00 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.

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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference.

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