Quantitative Operations Associate

National Black MBA Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Quantitative Analyst in Chicago to develop analytical models supporting risk management efforts. This role requires a Master’s degree and offers a competitive salary range with significant career growth potential, reflecting the company's commitment to diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits

Paid time off

Annual discretionary incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in developing Discrete Event Simulation Models.
• Experience in querying databases using SQL is essential.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Model and solve operational problems using IE-OR techniques.
• Automate mundane tasks using VBA or Python.
• Analyze and synthesize data for ad hoc studies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Intelligence

Data Modeling

Data Visualization

Data and Trend Analysis

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Data Management

Data Mining

Presentation Skills

Consulting

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research or related discipline

Tools

Arena

Excel Solver

Gurobi

SQL

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

MS-PowerPoint

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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
Responsible for developing quantitative/analytic models and applications in support of the firm's risk management effort. This role focuses on the development of operations/data management policies, strategies and operational guidelines for the organization's various financial products as they relate to the analysis, tracking, and reporting of various risk metrics. This role often possesses an advanced degree in physics, applied mathematics, statistics/probability or another heavy quantitative discipline. Quantitative analytic staff is focused on and responsible for the development of the theory and mathematics behind various models. Individual Contributor and reports to Quant

Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Model and solve operational problems using IE-OR techniques such as mathematical programming, forecasting and discrete event simulation.
• Work with multi-disciplined teams to develop and implement mathematical models of complex real-world problems.
• Identify new areas and potential applications of IE-OR that will help enable Global Operations to streamline operations and optimize customer experience.
• Automate mundane tasks using tools like Visual Basic For Applications (VBA) or Python
• Analyze current system behavior to improve performance, robustness and cost of services and recommend solutions or findings to executive management.
• Analyze and synthesize data for ad hoc studies and model inputs.

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering or Operations Research or related discipline.
• 1 + years’ experience in developing and implementing Discrete Event Simulation Models using Arena and Optimization models using Excel Solver/Gurobi
• Experience in querying databases using SQL.
• Proficient with advanced MS-Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• Experience in assembling compelling presentations using MS-PowerPoint
• Strong aptitude for problem solving and collaboration.
• Intellectual curiosity and an intrinsic drive to apply quantitative skills to solve real world business questions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience with capacity or resource optimization models
• Prior Banking industry analytics and modeling experience, specifically with developing capacity or resource optimization models that adhere to standards set by a risk management governing body.
• Demonstrated record of tolerance for ambiguity and coping with complexity and change

• Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Intelligence
• Data Modeling
• Data Visualization
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• Data Mining
• Presentation Skills
• Consulting
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Documentation

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)Pay and benefits informationPay range$84,600.00 - $132,000.00 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.