CFO Future Prospects Insight Programme

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection.  Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organisation.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Programme Overview

Think you have potential? We believe everyone deserves bright prospects. That’s why we’re committed to helping you develop your potential and thrive.

Based in our Chester office, the Future Prospects Insight Programme is a 6-week insight programme commencing in July. This programme allows participants to gain a detailed understanding of our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) team.

The CFO Team is responsible for the overall financial management of Bank of America and supports a number of trading functions across Global Markets. This work helps multinational organisations, governments, and individuals to trade globally and is critical to our success as a bank.

This team leverages technology to automate processes, standardize reporting and increase productivity as an essential partner for all functions across the bank, driving growth and profitability.

Our CFO employees are made up of Financial Control, Financial Management, Strategy, Liquidity, Financial Planning and Analysis and Data Management roles.

Training and Development

As part of this programme, you will be given the opportunity to learn about Finance and Accounting, daily profit and loss variance, balance sheet substantiation, market volatility, independent price verification, line of business performance, revenue commentary etc.

In addition to this, we offer a broad range of experiences, which may include:

• Hands on projects
• Classroom based learning
• Professional skills development
• Community initiatives
• Learning about Bank of America, who we are and what we stand for

Upon joining the programme, you will be supported and guided to ensure there are no barriers to your participation in this paid programme - your travel, accommodation and programme expenses will be paid for.

This is your chance to develop the skills and knowledge required to be successful in a variety of roles within the banking industry and as we look to grow our Chester campus, there may be opportunities to become part of the team.

 

Chester Office Location Overview 

Find us in the city of Chester, a destination renowned for its culture, history, and beauty. Working at Bank of America Chester offers a far-reaching global career for a world-renowned organisation, whilst being ideally situated against the backdrop of the rolling North Wales hills and the banks of the serene River Dee.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for this programme, you are required to be graduating from university in 2024
• You must be available to join the programme from July to August 2024

Our recruitment process

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients, and communities we serve.

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

What if I need workplace adjustments?

We’re committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We’ll get back to you within two business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package