Business Strategy & Initiative Executive I

Bank of America • Utica, NY

6d • $178,000 - $280,500 • Onsite

About The Position

At Bank of America, this role leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives and processes aligned with the bank’s priorities within a functional area and/or business. The position defines, develops, executes, monitors, and refines strategic initiatives and business processes, partnering across lines of business and enterprise functions to advance organizational priorities. It uses data and insights to inform decisions, influences stakeholders, identifies opportunities to improve business performance, and delivers measurable outcomes through strategic execution and continuous improvement.

The role operates with a high degree of autonomy to identify opportunities, define approaches, navigate ambiguity, and advance complex initiatives. It works with business leadership and key stakeholders to provide strategic guidance, recommendations, and updates, while developing executive-level business cases, communications, presentations, analyses, and implementation approaches that support leadership decisions and prioritization. The role is based at 5701 Horatio St, Utica, New York, and is part of Bank of America’s in-office culture, with flexibility based on role responsibilities and business needs.

The position is first shift and scheduled for 40 hours per week. The annualized pay range is $178,000 to $280,500, with offers determined by experience, education, and skill set. It is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive plan and company benefits, including access to paid time off and resources supporting employee well-being.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience leading strategic initiatives, programs, or transformational efforts, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and deliver clear, concise, impactful recommendations to senior executives.
• Demonstrated executive presence, strategic mindset, and ability to influence effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and ability to solve complex problems, influence stakeholders, and drive business outcomes.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including experience using data, metrics, and insights to support decisions and measure outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft 365 applications, with demonstrated ability to develop executive-level presentations and analyses.
• Skills listed: adaptability, analytical thinking, business acumen, coaching, collaboration, critical thinking, customer and client focus, influence, innovative thinking, oral communications, planning, prioritization, result orientation, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university.
• Demonstrated leadership and talent management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives and business priorities in partnership with stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead initiatives supporting business transformation, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence across line-of-business and enterprise priorities.
• Solve complex business problems and identify opportunities to improve performance, enhance processes, increase efficiency, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Use data, metrics, reporting, and stakeholder insights to inform decisions, evaluate performance, and support continuous improvement.
• Partner with business, technology, operations, and enterprise support functions to align priorities and advance strategic objectives.
• Support implementation and adoption of business capabilities, processes, tools, and solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes.
• Develop strategic recommendations, executive-level business cases, and implementation approaches to support leadership decisions and prioritization.
• Engage business leaders and key stakeholders with strategic guidance, recommendations, and updates on critical initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Develop executive communications, presentations, analyses, and strategic updates for senior leadership decision-making.
• Identify execution risks, dependencies, and barriers, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Independently identify opportunities, define approaches, navigate ambiguity, and drive progress across complex initiatives and priorities.
• Foster collaboration and partnerships across lines of business and enterprise functions while overseeing strategic and tactical plans that support business goals.

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits; the role is currently benefits eligible.
• Access to paid time off.
• Resources and support for employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual discretionary incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed