Business Support Manager II

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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
 

For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post.

Job Description:
Manages diverse administrative functions usually for a very large, complex department or for a complete line of business that may be regional or national in scope, often requiring associates in one or more location. Functions managed may include: financial control/budgeting and consolidation, personnel processes, audit/compliance, premises, and coordination of certain projects, associate training, service quality, process improvement, business continuity, or communication. Consults with senior management in evaluating current methods and developing strategies to implement changes and improvements. Requires a thorough knowledge of the department or business units functional area or products. Working knowledge of general bank policies, programs and procedures and financial/accounting practices. Generally has full management responsibility over a relatively large team and may manage one or more levels of managers.

Leads the support/administrative functions for a somewhat large department usually at a local level. Responsibilities may include budget analysis and recommendations, operations analysis, identification and resolution of work flow issues, associate training, service quality, process improvement. Resolves personnel, audit and/or budget issues by researching and analyzing unusual problems, administers bank programs and policies and provides interpretation to department. Requires an in-depth knowledge of bank policies and programs and of the departments functional operations. May direct workflow activities.

Specialized Servicing and Fulfillment Operations (SSFO) is a dynamic organization committed to delivering best-in-class care for clients and internal partners. We specialize in situations that require a compassionate touch, high attention to detail, management of high risks, adjustments for unique product or situation combinations and education of internal partners.  We respond rationally, but rapidly to an ever-evolving set of products, compliance requirements, and client needs.  SSFO practices process excellence in every facet of our operation and is committed to creating a work environment that drives positive employee engagement and growth.

The SSFO Team is seeking a Business Support Manager II to provide operational support for all functional areas within the business. The role will handle routine deliverables and other diverse administrative functions which requires a thorough knowledge of the department's or business unit's functional operations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will be comfortable working in a team setting and producing independent work product and completing assignments within deadlines.

Managerial Responsibilities:
This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.

• Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals.

• Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement.

• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions.

• Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, escalate and debate issues.

• People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.

• Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions.

• Enterprise Talent Leader: Assesses talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization.

• Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work.

Required Qualifications:

•Minimum 3+ years experience or relevant work experience

•Prior experience handling multiple facets of an end-to-end business: financial management, project management, governance, operations and technology management, and executive routine coordination 

•Strong analytical skills, with an investigative mindset and ability to use data to enhance efficiency and develop reporting to drive business insights 

•Strong partnership and relationship management skills; ability to work and effectively communicate across functions and organizational lines/levels 

•Prior experience managing multiple projects and adjusting to changing deadlines

•Strong presentation skills and the ability to present key messages, effective recommendations, and information in a clear, concise, insightful, and influential way

•Strong analytical and organizational skills with a focus on attention to detail 

•Ability to think strategically across the organization to identify opportunities to improve overall performance efficiency 

•Flexibility – ability to adjust to changing/competing priorities 

•Ability to decompose complex issues and drive timely decisions, knowing when to engage others for additional input, and when to act independently

•Excellent written / verbal communication skills and executive presence 

•Advanced/Expert MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint 

•Extremely organized/excellent time management skills with ability to manage and prioritize competing priorities

•Proven ability to develop executive ready communications and presentations that synthesize data and tell the story

•Self-starter, high energy, and detail oriented; ability to work with minimal supervision

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