Vice President, Senior Business Control Specialist (Risk and Control), Global Markets Technology, Sydney, Australia

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:

Join the Global Markets Technology Risk and Control Team with responsibility for managing the risk pertaining to Regional and Global applications used in APAC.  Responsibilities will also include managing Regulatory Exams, Audits and Assessments. This is a very high-profile role and a great opportunity to build or enhance your Risk Management experience.   

Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of Bank of America’s Risk Framework and enable effective operational risk management – identify, escalate and debate risks across responsible business units.

Manage APAC Technology Regulatory exams and assessments through the coordination of requests for information (RFI)

Maintain an inventory of current, forecasted and completed exams and RFIs.

Analyze common/thematic exam RFIs to proactively prepare for future exams.

Manage business and control partner relationships in region and globally.

Manage governance and reporting routines with a focus on increasing operational efficiency and consistency by implementing automation and continuous improvement across the tasks outlined below on the following:

• Incident/Ops Loss Reporting
• Business Continuity Planning
• Vulnerability management
• Issue Management
• Exams/Audits
• Third Party Management/Outsourcing
• Policy and Regulatory Management
• NFRRs
• Critical Application Lists

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of technology, technology internal control, audit, risk or compliance experience for a large and complex organization
• Strong understanding of the components and application of technology control frameworks
• Possesses deep knowledge of technology risk management / risk framework, processes, tools and routines; ability to effectively identify, debate and escalate technology risk
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently
• Strong relationship management skills to navigate the complexities of aligning stakeholders, building consensus and resolving conflicts in a large, distributed organization; proven ability to influence peers/stakeholders and senior leaders across various lines of business.
• Strong communication skills (presentation and influencer); ability to synthesize information in order to drive results; Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, shaping the opinions and actions of key stakeholders and gaining their trust.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and often competing priorities in a global environment; Highly proactive approach - ability to connect the dots, look across different domains, and a desire to problem-solve.
• Ability to decompose complex issues and drive timely decisions, knowing when to engage others for additional input, and when to act independently
• Proven critical thinking skills

Desired Skills:

• CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISP, or other related certifications are strongly preferred.
• University degree in applicable field of study strongly preferred.