Sr. Business Control 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.

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
 

Job Description:
This job is responsible for driving and 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 monitoring and testing controls and implementing quality assurance and quality control processes within the LOB or ECF by evaluating data to help identify, track, and report issues and control improvements for remediation.

Business Specific Job Description:

The Senior Business Control Specialist will be focused on various elements of the Business Banking Sales risk and control environment, including  quality assurance (QA), high risk processes oversight and metric control, Process, Risk, and Control Governance, and Engagement Lead Role.  In addition, the role will be involved in project work as assigned. The Specialist will have an integral role in communicating and overseeing adherence to BB Pricing Exceptions and usage of BB Sales credit information in various systems of record.

This position requires the ability to multi-task, assist associates with complex items and those that require extensive research, while independently prioritizing his/her workload. Must demonstrate a cooperative and professional work attitude while adhering to department requirements.  The role will also be expected to think analytically and provide effective solutions to tactical challenges. In addition, the individual must take an active role in identifying and implementing process improvements to improve the effectiveness of risk management activities. There are also expectations that the specialist is directly involved in additional program activities when necessary to ensure that deadlines associated with key deliverables are met.
 

Responsibilities:​​

• Risk & Control Governance: Oversee the design and effectiveness of the risk and control environment; partner across lines of business to streamline governance, enhance control efficiency, and maintain accurate Process, Risk, and Control data.

• Quality Assurance & Control Testing: Lead and execute QA activities including control testing, quality inspections, case management, and reporting to identify issues, drive remediation, and strengthen control effectiveness.

• Program Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Serve as Engagement Lead for QA Program requirements; implement initiatives such as testing automation, procedural updates, test script enhancements, and coaching to optimize program performance and support business continuity.

• Regulatory Exams & Audits: Support management and research for regulatory exams, internal audits, and monitoring reviews; evaluate inspection metrics and contribute to standardized dashboard reporting for governance.

• Risk Advisory & Reporting: Identify emerging risks and provide recommendations to leadership to improve risk identification, assessment, and remediation efficiency; ensure consistent reporting to keep stakeholders informed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in process design, risk management or program management roles

• Demonstrates leadership, leading through change and process improvements to deliver results

• Experience with procedure documentation and/or Quality Monitoring/Testing

• Strong analytical capability to drive root cause analysis and demonstrates attention to detail

• Control development and monitoring

• Demonstrated problem solving, strong follow up skills and ability to escalate and gain resolution as needed

• Self-starter able to work independently, with minimal oversight and guidance

• Ability to quickly develop subject matter expertise across a broad spectrum of issues

• Strong organization skills, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize and meet deadlines

• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid business partnerships and negotiate solutions; Biased towards action and ability to build consensus

• Superior presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to influence desired outcome without direct management responsibilities

• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization and at all levels of management

• Relationship management skills to build and maintain credibility and influence with key partners and stakeholders

• Strong decision making skills with proactive communication style

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Working familiarity with regulatory, audit, and/or compliance disciplines

• Small Business / Business Banking experience

• Experience with leading issue remediation

• Six Sigma certification

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

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - Elma - 611 Jamison Rd - (NY7507)Pay and benefits informationPay range$70, $104,400.00 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.

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