Operations Lead

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Annual incentive plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Bank of America in New York is seeking a senior manager to oversee US IRW Tax Withholding and Reporting for Global Markets, Treasury and Credit products. You will lead reporting for Chapter 3, 4, and 61, and coordinate with GBAM Operations Tax & Control, Tax Change, Technology, Global Operations, Policy & Compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in tax reporting operations for institutional clients, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of U.S. Treasury regulations and information reporting (Forms 1099, 1042-S, 1042).
• 5+ years leading U.S. tax reporting operations for institutional clients across Global Markets, Trade & Credit, and Treasury products.
• Strong analytical, leadership and communications capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead US IRW Tax Withholding and Reporting, including reporting for Chapter 3, 4, and 61 and statements (1099, 1042, 1042-S).
• Coordinate with GBAM Operations Tax & Control, Tax Change, Technology, Global Operations, and Policy & Compliance.
• Drive tax initiatives and regulatory implementations in partnership with Tax Change & Technology.
• Manage a large team across sites/regions and oversee expenses, forecasting, and talent development.

Skills

Treasury regulations

Tax reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

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. 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 overseeing a unit or section of a segment for a site, region, or product line within the bank's internal operations. Key responsibilities include identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems, ensuring compliance with policies, and identifying opportunities to improve process performance and operating efficiency. Job expectations include knowledge of operations support management and expertise in functional area(s) gained through increasingly more responsible management positions in operations.

The role will require the successful candidate to:

• Lead US IRW Tax Withholding and Reporting function which includes but not limited reporting Chapter 3, 4, and 61 as well as faciliate 1099, 1042, and 1042S statements for Global Markets, Treasury and Credit products.
• Coordinate globally with colleagues in GBAM Operations Tax & Control, GBAM Tax Change, GBAM Technology, Global Operations, Global Tax Policy & Compliance.
• Service tax related client inquiries and escalations.
• Drive tax initiatives and tax regulatory implementations in partnership with GBAM Tax Change & GBAM Technology.

Responsibilities: Develops and implements procedures to enhance productivity and efficiency and manage business change Serves as an escalation point to resolve broad and complex operational issues Responsible for expense management, reporting and forecasting for operations areas managed as well as compensation decisioning, talent planning, and performance management at a senior level Manages a large team or multiple smaller teams across one or more sites, regions or product lines in an operations support function Supports functions carrying a substantial risk of exposure and potential loss with significant impact on major corporate customer relationships

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: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals.

Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement.

Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions.

Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, elevate and debate issues.

People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.

Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions.

Enterprise Talent Leader: Assesses talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization.

Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work.

Required Skills:

• Deep understanding of U.S. Treasury regulations, including Chapters 3, 4, and 61, with demonstrated familiarity in information reporting requirements such as Forms 1099, 1042-S, and 1042.
• 5+ years of experience leading U.S. tax reporting operations for institutional clients across Global Markets, Trade & Credit, and Treasury products.
• Proven ability to perform complex reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues through structured, analytical approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage people and regulatory deadlines.
• Highly organized with strong analytical capabilities and meticulous attention to detail across processes and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks, issues, and solutions to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to bringing forward new ideas and perspectives to drive innovation and deliver differentiated solutions.
• Excels at working across diverse viewpoints, leveraging differing perspectives to determine the most effective path forward.
• Excels at working across diverse viewpoints, leveraging differing perspectives to determine the most effective path forward.
• Displays a willingness to challenge the status quo, champion new approaches, and promote positive organizational change.
• Actively participates in and drives initiatives to enhance tools, technology, and ways of working to better support an evolving client base.
• Values diversity of thought and background, fostering an inclusive environment that reflects and supports the diverse needs of clients and employees globally.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change within teams by influencing stakeholders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leading initiatives that enhance processes, efficiency, and overall performance.

Skills: Business Operations Management Drives Engagement Process Management Process Performance Measurement Result Orientation Customer and Client Focus Planning Reporting Risk Management Talent Development Fraud Management Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - NY - New York - 1133 Ave Of The Americas - 1133 Ave Of The Americas (NY1533) Pay and benefits information Pay range $110,000.00 - $169,000.00 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. Join us!

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