Job description
Bank of America is looking for proactive, risk-focused and analytically minded individuals to join the EMEA Corporate Audit Summer Analyst Program as part of the EMEA Corporate Audit team, which comprises of approximately 100 associates across London, Dublin, Chester, Paris and Istanbul.
Corporate Audit is responsible for providing an independent assessment of whether controlling processes within Bank of America are adequately designed and functioning effectively to mitigate potential risks. Corporate Audit teammates cover all areas of the corporation, performing validation of the company’s risk management activities through testing of key processes and controls across the company.
Management and the Audit Committee are provided with regular reporting of Bank of America’s risk management systems and internal controls. Additionally, Corporate Audit provides risk-based advice and counsel to management to help develop and maintain an appropriate customer-focused risk management culture that supports the Corporation's business objectives. This is a great opportunity to work within a diverse team of individuals that cover global businesses and their processes. This role provides great potential for exposure to senior management across the company and opportunity to engage in interesting and impactful work. The EMEA Corporate Audit team has great associate feedback with a supportive management team helping you achieve your full potential.
Programme overview
The Corporate Audit Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week summer internship that introduces you to Bank of America and Corporate Audit. It offers you the opportunity to develop an understanding of internal audit across the bank’s Global Banking and Markets businesses and the control functions that support them.
Our goal for summer interns is to have the opportunity to build upon your academic foundation – specifically technical skills, industry knowledge and familiarity with a corporate environment – while pursuing your career based on your interests and background.
Responsibilities
- Corporate Audit internships provide exposure to internal auditing, access to senior leaders and comprehensive training to support your development. As a summer intern, you will establish meaningful relationships, participate in philanthropic volunteer activities, and explore the auditing profession.
- As a summer analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Develop core skills focused on audit practices, methodology and business expertise.
- Contribute to the work of the audit team in delivering their planned audit coverage, including performing validation of the company’s risk management activities through testing of key processes and controls across the company.
- Write risk-focused conclusions for your audit work to explain the results of the audit process to senior management.
- Develop your understanding of the bank’s Global Banking and Markets businesses, the control functions that support them and the bank’s risk and control framework.
- Complete an audit-focused group project on a current or emerging risk topic.
Training and development
Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program in addition to on-the-job support, events and mentorship throughout.
What we are looking for
- Applications are accepted from a diverse range of degree disciplines such as the arts and humanities, as well as numerically focused subjects such as economics and mathematics
- Candidates are required to be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Academic semester and all studies should be complete, with a graduation timeframe between September 2025 and June 2026.
- Achieved minimum of 112 UCAS point (or equivalent) and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
- Must be available to join the programme from June 2025
- To be eligible to apply for this role in Chester, you must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available. (We are able to sponsor VISAs in Dublin and London for this role)
- Team-working, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are key qualities along with the proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of people.
- Candidates should possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, a drive for operational excellence and a commitment to achieving sustainable results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to adapt to change, be flexible and open minded.
- Candidates who demonstrate integrity and ethics by earning the trust and respect of others through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
- Applications from a diverse range of degree disciplines are encouraged.
- Fluency in English is essential.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.
What if I need workplace adjustments?
We are 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 will be more than happy to discuss the support you need, and we will respond to your email within two business days.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 25 October 2024
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Closing date: 25 October 2024