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Global Business Services

Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations.

Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence and innovation.

In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non-banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.

Process Overview

The Senior Auditor, Corporate Audit, focusing on Global Markets Operations (GMO) and Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting, Tax & Credit Reporting Operations (NTCO) operations, will assist in managing the audit coverage for these organizations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the company's global markets operations and NTCO.

As a key member of our audit department, the successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensively understanding and evaluating GMO and NTCO LOB activities to identify key processes, risks, assess the effectiveness of risk mitigating controls and report results to Audit and Business Management. This involves scrutinizing GMO processes and workflows that are outsourced to India to ensure they align with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. The candidate will conduct detailed assessments of GMO/NTCO operations, identifying potential risks and inefficiencies, and will provide actionable insights to improve controls and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Job Description

GMO activities include static data set up in Bank systems, trade capture validation, lifecycle events management, collateral management, settlements, Asset Services, management of client assets and client money and trade reconciliations. NTCO activities include Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting and client tax activities (calculation and remittance of withholding taxes and Tax reporting.

Responsibilities

Candidates will work directly with Audit teams and Audit leadership across all 3 regions and will work with Audit LOB subject matter experts in areas assigned to review. The successful candidate will receive training (business, regulatory, soft skills etc.) and additional instruction as needed and will be provided with testing objectives and guidelines. The candidate should have the ability to work independently, perform high quality risk-focused fieldwork, in accordance with Corporate Audit methodologies and standards in order to identify meaningful issues, risks and other exposures in the area of the Company being audited. In addition, the candidate is expected to create and maintain accurate and clear work documents, maintain effective and ongoing communication with Audit and Business management during audits and complete tasks efficiently (on time and accurately).

Requirements:

• Exp Range: 7+ years of experience in financial services or audit with experience in Global Markets Operations/ NFRR/ Client Tax activities.
• Education: BA/BS or equivalent in accounting or finance

Foundational Skills:

• Experience in Market Operations, GBAM Finance, Internal audit, External audit, or a related field, with a strong focus on global markets operations/NFRR/ Client Tax activities.
• Strong Internal Audit (or External Audit) experience in financial services is preferred.
• Chartered Accountant, bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) are highly desirable.
• Responsible for executing multiple areas of test work during audit activities.
• Use analytical skills and/or technical expertise to execute assigned audit testing responsibilities and identify opportunities to automate testing or create continuous monitoring.
• Independently execute audit test work on assigned audits in a timely manner and with high quality.
• Identifies control deficiencies, discusses with line management, and initiates control matter recommendations in assigned test areas.
• Demonstrate project management skills.
• Raise issues and concerns and make recommendations for severity ratings.
• Assesses issues for impact to business processes, controls, and strategies; recommends severity ratings and escalation of broad themes or trends, engages in discussions about risk and demonstrates business knowledge.
• Establish business partner relationships; primary engagement is with line management.
• Exercises critical thinking and judgment to effectively influence management to improve the control environment.
• Consistently strives to improve processes and challenge the status quo to improve existing operating environment.
• Supports employee development efforts, teamwork, and a positive and inclusive work environment.

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Strong presentation skills

Work Location: GIFT City

Work timings: 11am to 8pm IST