Risk Analysis Specialist II

Merrill

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Risk Analytics professional to support data and technology requests, complex reporting, and portfolio trend analysis to minimize losses. You will partner with Risk and business teams to create data solutions and validate models in a fast-paced environment.

Use SQL, Tableau, and advanced analytics tools to produce dashboards, perform UAT, and contribute to data governance and risk strategy across consumer lending and enterprise risk domains.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, CS, IS, or related field.
3+ years of experience in Risk Analytics, Risk Reporting, Decision Science, Credit/Operational Risk or related analytical function.
Advanced SQL skills to query and manipulate large relational databases.
Experience with PowerCurve, Experian Decision Analytics, or comparable platforms.
Proficiency in Tableau for dashboards and analytical reporting.
Strong validation, reconciliation, data quality testing and controls experience.
Experience performing UAT, parallel testing, or production validation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

Supports the development and execution of reporting to identify and manage risk with risk and business partners.
Analyzes trends and supports data design, portfolio and loss trends to align with business strategies.
Provides analytical support on product initiatives affecting multiple Risk functions and lines of business.
Participates in development of database production processes and performance reports using data mining.
Responds to complex ad-hoc requests for information from internal and external parties.
Supports cross-functional efforts to remediate data quality issues.
Monitors outputs of controls and investigates alerts from control checks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Data and Trend Analysis

Risk Analytics

Risk Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Visualization

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Regulatory Relations

Adaptability

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SQL

PowerCurve

Experian Decision Analytics

Tableau

Python

SAS

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 supporting data and technology requests, complex reporting and analysis, and modeling to manage risk and minimize credit and operating losses. Key responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing portfolio trends, supporting the development of more complex databases or queries to extract data, and supporting the production of data for internal and external reporting needs. Job expectations include working with Technology to implement changes necessary to support ongoing data needs.

Responsibilities

Supports the development and execution of reporting to allow Risk and business partners to effectively identify and manage risk
Analyzes trends and supports the data design, portfolio trends, loss trends, and portfolio dynamics to ensure alignment with business strategies
Provides analytical support on various product strategic initiatives affecting multiple Risk functions and lines of business to ensure company goals are met
Participates in the development of database production processes and performance reports for senior management, using data mining and other advanced analytical techniques to aggregate data
Supports with responding to complex ad-hoc requests for information from both internal and external parties
Provides support on cross-functional efforts to remediate data quality issues
Monitors the outputs of controls and investigates alerts from the control checks

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in Risk Analytics, Risk Reporting, Decision Science, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, or a related analytical function.
Advanced SQL skills with the ability to query and manipulate large relational databases.
Experience with PowerCurve, Experian Decision Analytics, or comparable decision strategy platforms.
Proficiency in Tableau for dashboard development and analytical reporting.
Strong experience in report validation, data reconciliation, data quality testing, and controls.
Experience performing UAT, parallel testing, or production validation activities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in Consumer Lending, Mortgage, Credit Card, or Enterprise Risk functions.
Knowledge of decision strategies, and automated underwriting systems.
Familiarity with Python, SAS, R, or advanced analytics tools.
Experience working in Agile project environments.
Knowledge of regulatory expectations related to model governance, data governance, and risk management.

Skills