GFC Risk Program Oversight Specialist

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.

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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:
The GFC Risk Program Oversight Specialist supports the Global Financial Crimes (GFC) organization by helping to monitor, assess, and strengthen the processes and controls that protect the bank from financial crimes risk. This role focuses on ensuring that GFC processes are well-documented, risks are clearly understood, and controls operate effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Support the documentation and review of GFC processes to confirm risks, controls, and metrics are clearly defined.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency or strengthen routines in collaboration

• Assess risks and controls across Global Financial Crimes programs (e.g., AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Fraud).

• Assist in gathering documentation and evidence for inspections, audits, or internal reviews.

• Support process and control health reporting and analysis for management and governance committees.

• Identify patterns or recurring themes in control weaknesses to support continuous improvement.
  

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Compliance, Operational Risk, Audit, or Financial Crimes roles.
• Working knowledge of risk and control concepts (e.g., control design, issue management, testing).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Key Competencies:

• Risk Awareness and Control Discipline
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Clear and Concise Communication
• Collaboration and Partnership
• Accountability and Follow-Through
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiar with data tracking or reporting tools (Tableau).

Desired Qualifications:

• Financial Services and/or related government entity​

Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Issue Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Written Communications
• Coaching
• Reporting
• Talent Development

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40