ISG Governance, Cross-Functional Governance & Initiatives Manager

Bank of America • New York, NY

3d • $140,000 - $205,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for implementing and monitoring operational risk management policies, procedures, standards and programs with an enterprise-wide impact mindset and/or focused for specific departments within a business group. Key responsibilities include in-depth knowledge and expertise of risk to be able to strategically support business managers and peers to follow enforced risk/regulatory practices. Job expectations include balancing business strategy with appropriate risk management controls and strong communication skills with teammates and impacted parties.
This Investment Solutions Group (ISG) Governance role is part of the ISG Cross Functional/Horizontal Governance Team. The team provides governance oversight for enterprise and cross-ISG initiatives, key business processes, and strategic programs that span multiple lines of business and functional areas. The successful candidate will partner with stakeholders across ISG to execute critical business priorities, manage proxy-related processes and governance routines, drive process enhancements, and lead or contribute to horizontal initiatives that strengthen governance effectiveness, operational efficiency, and risk management across ISG.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in business management, governance, or control functions within financial services.
• Familiarity with FINRA, SEC, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of supervisory frameworks, control environments, and governance routines.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving strategic initiatives and process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop executive-level materials and present complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects independently.
• Strong relationship management skills, with experience partnering with Business Controls, Line of Business management, Compliance, Audit, Technology, Operations, and other control partners to identify improvements, implement change, and manage execution.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable operating with limited direction.
• Demonstrates initiative and a strong desire to drive process improvements and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to quickly learn new processes, adapt to changing priorities, and react effectively to emerging needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information for targeted audiences and senior leadership.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to make recommendations, provide guidance, and help advance projects across a globally integrated enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Manages the amount of risk that a business is operating with while ensuring no rules or regulations are ignored
• Requires in-depth knowledge of rules and regulations for business that is supported
• Utilizes the ability to identify, communicate, escalate and resolve potential issues or concerns that arise
• Plans and manages project work acting as key point of contact to all business partners involved
• Strategizes with partners to determine best solution and runs checks process to ensure all options have been thoroughly evaluated
• Serves as a centralized point of contact for cross-functional activities across the ISG Governance team, with a focus on improving consistency, coordination, and efficiency across the platform.
• Creates and maintains reporting to track initiatives, deliverables, risks, and key milestones.
• Manages proxy-related BAU processes, support transition activities, and partner with the GWIM proxy team on ongoing execution and process improvements.
• Identifies control gaps and leads cross-functional efforts to design, implement, and track remediation plans.
• Performs ad hoc analysis on critical business issues and develops materials to support leadership decision-making.

Benefits

• Access to paid time off
• Discretionary incentive eligible
• Annual discretionary award based on individual performance, line of business performance, and overall company success.
• Industry-leading benefits
• Resources and support for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED