Global Investment Banking & Capital Markets Full Time Analyst (Rolling Intake)

About Bank of America

Bank of America, among the world's largest financial institutions, serves a diverse clientele with a full range of banking, investment, and risk management services. With approximately 56 million U.S. consumer and small business relationships, the company is a global leader in wealth management and corporate banking. Its broad offerings and extensive reach position Bank of America as a significant player in the global financial landscape.

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Your role

The Global Investment Banking business focuses on building long-term relationships with more than 3,000 large multinational corporations, financial institutions and financial sponsors. They provide strong advisory expertise, capitalizing on powerful mergers and acquisitions, corporate banking, treasury, debt and equity product expertise to deliver integrated financial solutions. They have a significant presence in the Americas, Europe, Emerging Markets (ex-Asia) and Asia Pacific. The group serves the complex needs of a wide range of clients across sectors and regions.

By developing long-term, trusted relationships with clients, the Global Investment Banking team offers innovative solutions as clients consider strategic and transformational transactions. Within a focused industry or product group, full-time analysts help orchestrate capital raising and strategic advisory transactions.

What you’ll do

As a full-time analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining complex financial models
• Performing various financial analyses, including valuations and merger consequences
• Conducting comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research
• Preparation of presentations and other materials for clients
• Participation in due diligence sessions, communications and interaction with deal team members
• Management of several projects at once and working effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
• Work on projects alongside bankers in specific industry, product and country coverage groups, providing you with a unique learning opportunity
• Help the team deliver solutions to clients leveraging the full spectrum of the bank's capabilities
• Develop and leverage upon a truly global network - learn from, and work with, teams consisting of professionals drawn from across the business, including senior bankers within your group, experts in other areas of the firm and colleagues from around the globe
• Build relationships, knowledge and experience that will open doors to a wide range of future career options and opportunities

Team placement is determined by considering business needs and the interests/skills of the Analyst.

Industry

• Consumer Retail Healthcare
• Energy and Power
• Financial Institutions
• Global Industrials including Metals & Mining
• Real Estate & Gaming
• Telecom, Media & Technology

Product

• Financial Sponsors
• General Execution
• Mergers & Acquisitions

Training, development & rotation

Training begins when you join newly hired analysts from around the world for an intensive and highly structured few weeks to learn about the global company, its culture and all the relevant tools, techniques and working practices you’ll need to succeed. You'll also receive grounding in your chosen business area, as you develop your professional skills and team-working capabilities. On return to your local office, you'll take on additional responsibility at an early stage. With ongoing development opportunities throughout the program, you'll be encouraged to grow your abilities through on-the-job learning and structured training.

Your training and development is the top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program in addition to on-the-job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout. Unique to Bank of America is its provision of a Chief Resource Officer (CRO). The CRO’s sole purpose is to manage and optimise the junior banker experience in a very hands-on manner. The CRO partners closely with senior leadership to instil the firm’s culture, to ensure work/life balance and to provide a well-rounded, fun and value-added experience for junior bankers.

Benefits

Bank of America is committed to supporting their teammates’ and families’ well-being by offering flexible and competitive benefits including:

• Life Event Services
• Industry-Leading Sabbatical Program
• Health, insurance and wellness benefits
• Parental leave
• Training for managers, plus a global expansion of training for global teammates
• Unlimited, confidential, free 24/7 phone access to specialists for counselling
• No-cost mindfulness apps
• Competitive compensation
• Financial benefits focused on driving better behaviours across life priorities and the financial spectrum
• Retirement benefits

Career progression

Bank of America prioritizes employee development and growth through leadership-supported programs and ongoing, meaningful performance reviews. The company promotes personalized skill development with access to diverse education options, allowing individuals to align with organizational culture and values while fulfilling objectives. Opportunities for growth at Bank of America are facilitated through leadership models, mentor programs, and inclusive support, empowering individuals to make informed career decisions and succeed at various levels within the organization.

Work-life balance

Bank of America prioritizes work-life balance by fostering personal connections among employees through clubs, networks, and various activities, contributing to a strong and inclusive workplace. The support for arts and cultural organizations grants employees premium access to museums and cultural events globally, promoting community engagement. Additionally, initiatives like Get Active! inspire employees to pursue a healthier lifestyle through team-based physical activity challenges, reinforcing a culture that values well-being and camaraderie.

Company culture

Bank of America is driven by a shared commitment to improving financial lives through meaningful connections. The company emphasises responsible growth, prioritizing its global workforce's well-being through diversity, inclusivity, and competitive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial health. They foster a collaborative environment and offer flexible work arrangements, providing career opportunities for individuals seeking personal and professional growth.

About you

What Bank of America is looking for:

• Final year Undergraduate/Master’s student with outstanding academic achievement
• Must demonstrate a track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities
• Demonstrate a combination of strong quantitative/analytical skills, attention to detail and client focus
• Strategic and creative thinking; distinguished written and oral communication skills
• Assertiveness, initiative, leadership, strong work ethic, team focus
• Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities. Comfortable with change and adjusting to changing demands and requirements
• Demonstrates energy & drive and dedication to building a career in the investment banking industry
• Fluency in English is essential, appropriate Asian language skills are also essential

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/benefits/career-growth
• careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/benefits/part-of-the-package
• about.bankofamerica.com/en/working-here/employee-benefits
• careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/culture/shared-interests