Business Control Manager

Bank of America

. Lead and execute internal control discipline and operational excellence within a Line of Business or Enterprise Control Function .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePennington • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,900 - $162,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management, Controls Management, and Quality Assurance within financial services, with a strong focus on process improvement and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives, synthesize complex information, and communicate effectively with senior management.

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Risk ManagementControls ManagementQuality AssuranceData and Trend AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

AuditComplianceOperational ExcellenceTesting AutomationProcess DesignMonitoring and SurveillanceRegulatory ExamsControl ImprovementBusiness ContinuityGovernance Dashboard Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesWealth ManagementPrivate BankingInvestment AdvisoryBrokerage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute internal control discipline and operational excellence within a Line of Business or Enterprise Control Function
Execute Line of Business or Enterprise Control Function processes and tools to drive adherence to enterprise-wide standards
Support implementation of quality assurance and quality control processes through ongoing monitoring and testing of controls
Identify issues and control improvements for remediation, and build action plans and milestones
Drive execution of the Business Control Program and alignment with enterprise risk management standards
Collaborate across Governance for Enforcement Action Remediation (GEAR) to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls, and promote accountability and risk awareness
Oversee the design and effectiveness of the risk and control environment and adherence to enterprise-wide standards
Evaluate data to identify issues and control improvements for remediation
Identify testing automation opportunities, procedural updates, thematic trends, test script updates, and coaching opportunities
Support research and management for regulatory exams, internal audits, monitoring, and inspection reviews
Evaluate inspection metrics and information to support governance dashboard reporting
Lead assessment of risk and control environment design and effectiveness
Lead implementation of optimized controls and enhanced Quality Assurance practices supporting business continuity
Manage and review front-line unit responses for regulatory exams, internal audits, and monitoring and inspection reviews
Ensure data accuracy and capture relevant inspection metrics for governance dashboard reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Audit, Compliance, or Risk function of a large financial services company with strong track record of success and demonstrated progression in complexity of assignments or equivalent related experience within financial services
Proven experience supporting Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (MLPF) and Private Bank (PB) operations, or equivalent experience in wealth management, private banking, investment advisory, brokerage, or related financial services environments
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, establish strategic direction, and build a function, operating model, and/or team from the ground up
Demonstrated success leading large-scale control, testing, risk, or operating model transformation initiatives across multiple business groups
Strategic, logical, and creative thinking with ability to synthesize information and craft meaningful, crisp, tailored, and thematic messaging for senior management
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to collaborate, partner, and influence
Experience or proven ability to build and modify process design for ongoing process improvement
Effective project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, including communication with leadership, Risk, and Audit
Highly organized and detail oriented
Controls Management
Oral Communications
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategy Planning and Development
Continuous Improvement
Drives Engagement
Influence
Strategic Thinking
Talent Development
Data and Trend Analysis
Decision Making
Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
Problem Solving
Quality Assurance
Ability to work 1st shift in the United States of America
40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive eligible; eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan
Benefits eligible
Paid time off
Resources and support for employees
Affordable, competitive and flexible benefits
Support for physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact