Compliance and Operational Risk Manager, Investment Solutions Group

Bank-of-Americ; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in the United States seeks a seasoned risk and compliance professional to execute second line of defense oversight for front line and control functions, including third parties. You will ensure adherence to Global Compliance and Operational Risk policies, and translate complex regulations into clear actions for stakeholders.

The role involves assessing FLU processes, escalating risks, maintaining risk inventories, and supporting independent risk reporting.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience in a compliance or risk 2nd line function.
• Experience with Alternative Investments, CIO, or treasury products.
• May require regulatory examination/registration or certification, depending on jurisdiction and role.

Responsibilities

• Assesses risks and effectiveness of FLU processes and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while responding to regulatory inquiries, other audits, and examinations
• Engages in activities to provide independent compliance and operational risk oversight of FLU or Control Function performance and any related third party/vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance - Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management - Enterprise Policy and the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures
• Identifies and escalates problems or issues that arise and drives actions to address the root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risk losses
• Manages inventory of processes, risks, controls, and associated metrics for risk appetite and limits, reporting violations of compliance or regulatory activities
• Assists in the development of independent risk management reporting for respective area(s) of coverage as input into country/regional governance and management routines
• Analyzes and interprets applicable laws, rules, and regulations to provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders, and identify and manage risks
• Reviews and challenges FLU/CF process, risk, Single Process Inventory, and FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment related to themes or trends, while monitoring the regulatory environment to identify regulatory changes applicable to area(s) of coverage

Skills

Advisory

Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Reporting

Risk Management

Critical Thinking

Influence

Interpret Relevant Laws

Issue Management

Policies, Procedures, Guidelines

Business Process Analysis

Decision Making

Negotiation

Process Management

Written Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

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 executing second line of defense compliance and operational risk oversight for a Front Line Unit, Control Function, and/or Third Parties. Key responsibilities include ensuring requirements of the Global Compliance Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management Enterprise Policy (collectively “the Policies”), the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures are implemented and identifying, challenging, escalating, and mitigating risks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses risks and effectiveness of Front Line Unit (FLU) processes and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while responding to regulatory inquiries, other audits, and examinations
• Engages in activities to provide independent compliance and operational risk oversight of FLU or Control Function (CF) performance and any related third party/vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance - Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management - Enterprise Policy (collectively the Policies) and the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures
• Identifies and escalates problems or issues that arise and drives actions to address the root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risk losses
• Manages inventory of processes, risks, controls, and associated metrics for risk appetite and limits, reporting violations of compliance or regulatory activities
• Assists in the development of independent risk management reporting for respective area(s) of coverage as input into country/regional governance and management routines
• Analyzes and interprets applicable laws, rules, and regulations to provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders, and identify and manage risks
• Reviews and challenges FLU/CF process, risk, Single Process Inventory, and FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment related to themes or trends, while monitoring the regulatory environment to identify regulatory changes applicable to area(s) of coverage

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in a compliance or risk 2nd line function
• Experience with Alternative Investments, CIO, or treasury products
• May require regulatory examination/registration or certification, depending on jurisdiction and role

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Experience in financial services and/or a similarly regulated sector

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Credible Challenge
• Issues Management & Resolution
• Process Management & Inventory
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Risk Identification & Assessment
• Products, Services & Acumen
• Compliance Risk Principles
• Conduct Risk Principles
• Compliance & Operational Risk Program Management
• Operational Risk Principles

Skills:

• Advisory
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Reporting
• Risk Management
• Critical Thinking
• Influence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Issue Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Business Process Analysis
• Decision Making
• Negotiation
• Process Management
• Written Communications

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 525 Washington Blvd (NJ2525), US - NJ - Pennington - 1600 American Blvd - Hopewell Bldg 6 (NJ2600)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$97,200.00 - $195,000.00 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.