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Title: Entry-Level Operations Analyst

Location: Chester

It’s your career, so own it. Looking for a place where you can have real ownership over your work? At Bank of America Merrill Lynch, we give you the opportunity to make the best of your skills and passions and turn your job into a career.

We have a number of entry level opportunities across our Operations teams in the Chester office which are ideal for an individual looking to take their first step into Financial Services. If you have a desire to learn and you are focused on creating a rewarding career in the North West, we want to hear from you.

As part of our Global Market Operations function, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and put your problem solving skills to work. You will both learn from and interact with a variety of internal business partners across all areas of the bank, providing you with excellent exposure to the industry.

You’ll be joining dynamic and supportive teams and you will have access to on-going training and opportunities for future career development.

As an Operations Analyst, some of your main responsibilities will involve:

• Helping to ensure compliance with global regulations governing the function
• Provide direct support to all Sales and Trading teams as it relates to margin
• Maintain frequent and direct interaction with associated functions
• Development of the strategy, target operating model and department objectives and ensuring these align to those of Global Markets, Clients and Stakeholders
• Represent the Bank internally as well as externally in industry working groups and client meetings
• Developing and delivering against the department strategy to maximise client service, efficiency, risk management and team engagement
• Add value through implementation of improvements to the system infrastructure & control environment
• Communicate updates and escalations to senior management
• Actively participate in project work

Behaviours & Competencies:

• Determination and drive; works well under pressure while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Keen desire to learn and progress within financial services
• Highly proactive; able to identify problems and seek solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team-player; works well with others to deliver as part of a team
• Ownership; able to take responsibility and go the extra mile
• Well organized and able to prioritize
• Highly adaptable
• Positive can do attitude

Skills & Experience:

• Strong Communication Skills
• Competence in Microsoft Office
• Product knowledge would be beneficial but not essential
• Organizational Skills with Special Emphasis on the Ability to Prioritize
• Understanding of Financial Products

We are committed to the development of our people through:

• Career progression and internal mobility
• A highly supportive working environment
• Internal targeted training, as well as assisted study for professional qualifications
• Access to special interest initiatives, such as volunteering and the environmental working group
• A competitive, flexible benefits package that’s one of the best in the financial services industry. If you bring your ambition, we will constantly develop your skills to enable you to reach your full potential.

Bank of America

Every day, across the globe, our employees bring a commitment to our purpose and to driving responsible growth by living our values: deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team. A key aspect of driving responsible growth is doing so in a sustainable manner, a critical pillar of which is being a great place to work for our teammates.

In line with these values, in EMEA we have 9 Employee Networks, a wide range of Sports & Social clubs, and other development and networking opportunities so that you can enjoy a range of experiences and connect with colleagues across the bank. We also offer exclusive discounts to some of the most iconic cultural experiences for you to enjoy in your spare time outside of work. Learn more about our benefits here.

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

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