Associate/VP, Quantitative Analyst - Commodities

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary incentive plan

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Bank of America in New York City is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join the Commodities team within the Quantitative Strategies and Data Group (QSDG), supporting the GCIP trading desk. This NYC-based role will focus on developing the strategic platform for Bank of America’s commodities investible index franchise.

The successful candidate will build scalable platform components, implement indices and strategies, improve analytics and workflows, and support production.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming and software development skills.
• Experience with structured development practices (source control, testing, code review).
• Rigorous problem-solving and data quality discipline.
• Business-facing communication in a high-intensity environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Python platform supporting commodities investible indices.
• Implement new indices and trading analytics with backtesting capabilities.
• Build scalable data pipelines, calculation components, controls and monitoring tools.
• Support trading desks and production issue resolution.
• Improve platform reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with trading, structuring, sales and technology to deliver priorities.

Skills

Python programming

Software development

Data quality controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or greater in related field

Tools

Source control

Testing processes

Release processes

SQL

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.

Requirement

We are seeking a talented and driven Quantitative Analyst to join the Commodities team within the Quantitative Strategies and Data Group (QSDG), supporting the Global Commodities Index Products (GCIP) trading desk.

Commodity QSDG is a global team with members in London, New York, Houston, and Singapore. The team develops and supports quantitative platforms, analytical tools, models, and data solutions for commodities businesses across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

This NYC based role will focus on the continued development of the strategic platform supporting Bank of America’s commodities investible index franchise. The successful candidate will build scalable platform components, implement new indices and strategies, improve existing analytics and workflows, and support the platform in production.

The role is highly business-facing and involves close interaction with trading, index structuring, sales, and technology teams. It will suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced, high-intensity flow environment, values direct engagement with the business, and is comfortable balancing strategic platform development with timely support for trading priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Python platform supporting commodities investible indices
• Implement new indices, strategies, as well as backtesting capabilities, and trading analytics
• Build scalable data pipelines, calculation components, controls, and monitoring tools
• Support the GCIP trading desk and resolve production, data, and calculation issues
• Improve platform reliability, performance, testing, and maintainability
• Work closely with trading, structuring, sales, and technology to deliver business priorities

What We Are Looking For

• A strong degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, quantitative finance, or a related field
• Strong Python programming and software development skills
• Experience with structured development practices, including source control, testing, code review, and release processes
• Rigorous problem-solving skills and strong attention to data quality and controls
• An interest in building and owning production-quality quantitative platforms
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a business-facing, high-intensity environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with index, trading, risk, backtesting, or financial analytics platforms
• Knowledge of SQL, KDB+/Q, databases, APIs, or large-scale data processing
• Understanding of investible indices, systematic strategies, or commodity derivatives
• Knowledge of statistics, derivatives pricing, or financial engineering
• Experience with production monitoring, reconciliation, and automated controls

Minimum Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree or greater in related field

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)Pay and benefits informationPay range$100,000.00 - $225,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis 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.BenefitsThis 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.