Sampling & Test Development Specialist II

Bank of America Overview

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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in‑office culture with specific requirements for office‑based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role‑specific considerations.

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 accurate and timely development of manual and automated testing and/or supporting operational and administrative activities related to the end to end test development process. Key responsibilities of the job include evaluating test structure to determine automation viability, accessing pertinent databases to source testing data, and collaborating with Compliance and Operational Risk officers and/or Front Line Unit (FLU) process owners to design sampling and test procedures that support the test objective and ensure the repeatability and reliability of the testing.

• Designs independent testing on a team in support of coverage needs identified by Compliance and Operational Risk officers and/or Front Line Unit process owners, inclusive of transactional, qualitative, onsite, employee quality review, and surveillance testing
• Assesses databases and documentation from internal and external sources to develop data extract, sampling, and testing procedures, working closely with Front Line Unit data contacts and subject matter experts
• Collaborates with Compliance and Operational Risk officers and/or Front Line Unit process owners to design sampling and test procedures that support the test objective and ensure the repeatability and reliability of the testing
• Manages the quality of the test design process in accordance with the Independent Testing Enterprise Policy and Standard

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Problem Solving
• Application Development
• Data Collection and Entry
• Data Privacy and Protection
• Influence
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Issue Management
• Automation
• Business Intelligence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Quality Assurance
• Reporting

• 5+ years of minimum experience in regulatory reporting, data, compliance, or risk functions
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• Experience with data analytics, SQL, SAS, Tableau, and/or baseline experience with coding languages and syntax
• Strong familiarity with data warehousing and mining concepts
• Applies critical thinking and connects the dots on how processes relate to one another
• Feels ownership and accountability for delivering high quality work, able to prioritize effectively, adapt, and meet strict deadlines
• Sees opportunities, risks, and connections while engaging with others across different functions and connecting the dots across the organization
• Well organized and has attention to detail
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex problems and concepts with all audience levels
• Strong Partnership and Influencing Skills
• Ability to think independently, solve complex problems, and suggest solutions.
• Drives Operational Excellence
• Well organized, and has attention to detail
• The ability to adapt to change, drive collaboration and excel in problem solving
• Strong Project Management skills
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite

1st shift (United States of America)

40

Location: US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)

Pay range: $76,000.00 - $ annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive: eligible

This 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.

This 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.