Business Control Specialist - Global Operations

at  Bank of America

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. 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!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This job is responsible for executing on internal control discipline and operational excellence within a Line of Business (LOB) or Enterprise Control Function (ECF). Key responsibilities include providing analytical and administrative support for LOB or ECF specific processes and tools to drive adherence to enterprise-wide standards. Job expectations include supporting the implementation of quality assurance and quality control processes within the LOB or ECF by gathering and organizing data to help identify, track, and report issues and control improvements for remediation.
Line of Business Job Description:
The analyst is responsible for performing Quality Assurance reviews on Syndicated and Corporate Lending loans.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in identifying data entry from a variety of sources, paper-based and/or electronic, into the loan system of record.
• Experience in account setup and loan servicing. Commercial/wholesale lending preferred.
• Knowledge of loan structure, loan agreements and credit regulations.
• Knowledge of loan accounting/reconciliation of general ledger debits and credits, including research and clearing exceptions on processed transactions
• Identify and escalate quality assurance findings promptly, following appropriate communication channels
• Communication - clear and concise communication of quality assurance findings.
• Drive execution - ownership and prompt follow up on defect remediation; debate of disputes in a professional manner and in accordance with process and procedures.
• Drive Change - support project work across multiple teams/sites. Influence change by identifying process gaps and recommending appropriate solutions – in compliance with current laws and regulation.
• Technology – commitment to technology initiatives and improvements.
• Proficient computer skills utilizing mainframe and PC software packages; Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power-Point with dual screens.
• Capability to work with multiple systems in order to validate accuracy
• Collaborates – works effectively with others by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships
• Act in accordance with the letter and spirit of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, the company’s code of conduct, risk framework, risk appetite statement and other relevant policies, standards, procedures and guidance. Is proactive in identifying, managing and controlling risks within the fulfillment space.

Skills:

• Controls Management
• Issue Management
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Written Communications
• Decision Making
• Innovative Thinking
• Prioritization
• Recording/Organizing Information
• Research

• Assesses the design and effectiveness of the risk and control environment to support Client Operational Services and ensure adherence to enterprise-wide standards
• Provides administrative support for the monitoring and testing of controls by gathering and organizing data to identify issues and control improvements for remediation
• Complies with controls and Quality Assurance (QA) practices to support business continuity efforts
• Conducts and coordinates quality inspection reviews to enhance employee performance and control effectiveness
• Performs QA activities including executing on controls, managing cases, and reporting results
• Supports initiatives by identifying potential procedural updates, test script updates, and data discrepancies to enhance QA program success
• Supports operational research required for regulatory exams, internal audits, and other monitoring and inspection reviews and captures data and information relevant to inspection metrics to support governance activities for dashboard reporting
• Ability to accurately interpret loan agreements and validate accurate set up in System of Record (Client set up / Facility/loan set up)
• Verify terms and conditions within the loan agreement, renewal or amendment are displayed correctly on the commercial loan platform
• Verify accrual schedules are set up correctly for the life of the loan