Risk Analysis Manager

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!

GRA About Us Summary

Global Risk Analytics (GRA) is a sub-line of business within Global Risk Management (GRM). The GRA team provides quantitative capabilities supporting global risk management and capital management and develops a consistent set of risk and capital models and analytical tools that support decision making across the bank.

Team Overview

The Reporting & Analytics team partners with stakeholders to simplify data, reporting, and decision-making processes by delivering modern analytics, scalable reporting solutions, and actionable insights. The team transforms complex data into meaningful intelligence that enhances the user experience, strengthens risk management, and enables informed, data-driven decisions.

Role Overview

The Risk Analysis Manager leads a team of Risk Analysis Specialists responsible for delivering data, analytics, reporting, and insights that inform decision-making and support risk management across the Bank. This role provides leadership, coaching, and oversight to ensure analytical deliverables are accurate, actionable, well-controlled, and aligned to business priorities.

The manager partners closely with senior leaders, business partners, technology teams, and risk stakeholders to translate complex data and risk challenges into scalable analytical solutions. The role is also responsible for driving continuous improvement, strengthening governance, and leveraging Bank-approved AI capabilities to enhance productivity, analytical effectiveness, and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities will include:

• People Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Risk Analysis Specialists while establishing a high-performance culture focused on quality, accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnership: Partner with senior leaders, business stakeholders, risk partners, and technology teams to understand priorities, define requirements, and deliver data-driven solutions that support strategic objectives and informed decision-making.

• Analytics, Reporting & Insights: Oversee the development and delivery of executive reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data-driven insights that identify trends, quantify risk, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

• Data Management & Analytical Solutions: Lead the design and implementation of data models, SQL-based solutions, analytical frameworks, and reporting processes that enable scalable, efficient, and accurate analysis across complex data environments.

• Governance, Risk & Control Management: Promote strong governance and control practices by ensuring analytical processes, documentation, methodologies, and reporting outputs are accurate, sustainable, compliant, and well-controlled.

• Operational Excellence & Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify data structures, automate manual processes, leverage AI-enabled capabilities, and enhance the overall user experience for reporting and analytics consumers.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, including but not limited to Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in risk analysis, data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or related risk management functions.

Required Skills

Leadership & Talent Development

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong workload management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, align resources, and deliver results against commitments.
• Experience managing performance, driving engagement, and fostering professional development.

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

• Applies critical thinking to connect business processes, controls, data, technology, and risk outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes, enhance controls, and drive operational excellence.
• Exercises sound judgment and effectively balances business priorities, risk considerations, and stakeholder needs.

Executive Communication & Influence

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex analytical concepts into clear, actionable business insights.
• Builds credibility through fact-based recommendations and effectively influences stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Develops executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and narratives that drive understanding, alignment, and action.

Analytics, Data & Technology Expertise

• Advanced SQL and business intelligence expertise, including data extraction, transformation, analysis, and optimization across large and complex datasets.
• Advanced Tableau and visualization capabilities with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights and executive reporting.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data quality, governance, lineage, analytical controls, and reporting processes.
• Experience managing analytical delivery across multiple data sources, reporting platforms, and stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with Bank-approved AI tools and the responsible use of AI to improve productivity, analysis, automation, documentation, and reporting quality.

Skills:

• Business Intelligence
• Data Visualization
• Issue Management
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Business Acumen
• Continuous Improvement
• Risk Analytics
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Documentation
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Performance Management
• Regulatory Relations

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 525 Washington Blvd (NJ2525)Pay and benefits informationPay range$105,000.00 - $180,000.00 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.