Risk Process Analyst

Bank of America; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to support Enterprise Independent Testing (EIT) across end‑to‑end processes, controls, and data insights. You will collaborate with risk managers and testing teams to develop, execute, and report testing results, driving improvements in testing methodologies and analytics.

The role emphasizes data validation, documentation, and timely escalation of issues while building expertise in risk management and banking processes through hands‑on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields.
• Experience or familiarity with risk management and testing processes is ideal.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Embodies EIT Core Skills: Critical Thinking, Decisiveness, Proactive Problem Solving, Project Management.
• Supports development and maintenance of testing methodologies and scripts.
• Develops understanding of business processes, risks, controls, and data sources.
• Assists with data collection, validation, and analysis for test development.
• Executes testing activities per methodologies and quality standards.
• Documents testing procedures, observations, results, and evidence clearly.
• Identifies and escalates testing exceptions and process concerns promptly.
• Analyzes results to identify trends and risk indicators.
• Collaborates for continuous improvement and standardization across lifecycle.
• Builds knowledge of EIT methodologies and banking processes through training and hands-on experience.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Risk Management

Business Process Analysis

Monitoring and Testing

Data Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, CS, Statistics, or related fields

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.

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! This job is responsible for supporting the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Enterprise Independent Testing (EIT) capabilities used to assess business processes, controls, and risk management practices across the Bank. Key responsibilities include developing an understanding of end‑to‑end business processes, associated risks and controls, and the underlying data that supports testing activities. The role works closely with business partners, risk managers, and testing teams to support test development, test execution, results analysis, and reporting activities. Job expectations include contributing to all phases of the testing lifecycle through process analysis, data validation, documentation, issue identification, and the communication of testing results and insights. This position provides opportunities to build expertise in risk management, process analysis, testing methodologies, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Embodies EIT Core Skills: Critical Thinking, Decisiveness, Proactive Problem Solving, Project Management, Risk Management, Adaptability, Collaboration, Effective Communication, and Control Rigor and Discipline
• Supports the development, enhancement, execution, and maintenance of testing methodologies, analytical tools, and testing scripts used to evaluate process and control effectiveness
• Develops an understanding of business processes, associated risks, controls, data sources, and regulatory requirements to support testing activities.
• Assists with gathering, validating, analyzing, and documenting data required for test development and test execution.
• Executes testing activities in accordance with established methodologies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Documents testing procedures, observations, results, and supporting evidence in a clear, concise, and repeatable manner.
• Identifies, documents, and escalates testing exceptions, defects, and process concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs analysis to identify trends, themes, and potential risk indicators within testing results.
• Collaborates with teammates and business partners to support continuous improvement, automation, and standardization efforts across the testing lifecycle.
• Builds knowledge of EIT methodologies, operational risk management practices, and banking processes through training, coaching, and hands‑on experience

Desired Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Prioritization and Time Management
• Risk Management
• Business Process Analysis
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Risk Analytics and Data Analysis
• Business Acumen
• Critical Thinking and Problem‑Solving
• Innovative Thinking
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Relationship Building and Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management and Influence
• Process Improvement
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning

Minimal Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degrees or above in fields including but not limited to: Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Process and Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Accounting, Business Administration

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40