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Global Markets Risk Manager

Bank of America

New York, US$110k – $158konsite

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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!

Job Description: This job is responsible for the reporting, analysis, and monitoring applicable market related risks taken within a specific product area. Key responsibilities include analysis of model risk, analysis and reporting of market risk, distributing the market risk reports, and interfacing with the trading desk and other risk and support groups (i.e., Compliance, Finance, Operations, etc.).

Responsibilities: Identifies and monitors market risk exposure and develops mitigation strategies and resolutions in accordance with the bank's risk appetite and risk limits identified, as well as regulatory requirements, as applicable • Manages risk requests, breach remediations and providing risk effective challenges for front line units

• Sets managing risk parameters and guardrails for market risk, while ensuring adherence to risk appetite and limits, and actively designing risk scenarios to implement decisions

• Develops market risk coverage plans, oversees execution of monitoring, testing and risk assessments, conducts analysis and develops market risk reporting for specific products and communicates changes to senior management

• Liaisons with businesses to understand market trends and impacts on portfolio, using knowledge of stress testing and its applicability to market risk

• Ensures adherence to the policies and procedures established by the company

Role Overview: Global Markets Risk is seeking a highly analytical and motivated professional to join the team responsible for independent market risk oversight of the Global Mortgages & Securitized Products (GMSP) business. This role provides exposure to a broad range of mortgage and structured finance products, including RMBS, CMBS, ABS, securitized lending, and mortgage-related trading activities. Working closely with senior risk managers, traders, structurers, and business partners, the successful candidate will help assess portfolio risks, analyze market developments, and deliver insights that support effective risk management and informed business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop deep expertise in structured products, gain exposure to complex transactions and market dynamics, and build a strong foundation in market risk management within a leading global markets platform.

Key Responsibilities: • Support the independent oversight of market risks across the Global Mortgages & Securitized Products business.

• Analyze portfolio exposures, risk metrics, and market developments to identify emerging risks and concentrations.

• Review structured finance transactions, including ABS, RMBS, CMBS, mortgage loans, and securitized lending.

• Perform scenario analysis, stress testing, and other quantitative assessments to evaluate portfolio vulnerabilities and potential risk impacts.

• Monitor risk positions against established limits, escalating and investigating exceptions as appropriate.

• Prepare risk reporting and presentations for senior management, highlighting key portfolio trends and market developments.

• Partner with Trading, Structuring, Finance, Quantitative Analytics, and Technology teams to understand evolving business activities and associated risks.

• Support new product reviews, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives from a market risk perspective.

• Contribute to enhancements of risk reporting, analytics, and risk management infrastructure.

• Assist with regulatory requests, risk reviews, and other ad hoc analytical projects.

Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

• 2-3 years of experience in Market Risk, Credit Risk, Capital Markets, Structured Finance, Trading Support, or a related function.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial products and large datasets.

• Knowledge of fixed income, mortgage-backed securities, structured products, or securitized markets is preferred.

• Experience with Excel and data analysis tools; familiarity with Python, SQL, Tableau, or similar technologies is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate risk concepts and analytical findings.

Key Behaviors: • Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in financial markets.

• A proactive mindset and willingness to challenge assumptions through data-driven analysis.

• The ability to synthesize complex information into clear

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