Sr Operations Team Lead

Bank Of America Operations Manager

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 and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

This job is responsible for overseeing the Operations team and ensuring they meet deadlines, execute, and coordinate tasks. Key responsibilities include identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems, ensuring adherence to operations procedures, providing guidance to employees, handling exception requests, and referring more complex problems to a senior manager. Job expectations include having an understanding of foundational operations and familiarity in a specific product line.

The role will require the successful candidate to:

• Perform US IRW Tax Withholding and Reporting function which includes but not limited reporting related to 1099, 1042, 1042S, and other outsourced functions.
• Coordinate globally with colleagues in GBAM Operations Tax & Control, GBAM Tax Change, GBAM Technology, Global Tax Policy & Global Tax Compliance.
• Service tax related client inquiries and escalations.
• Drive tax initiatives and tax regulatory implementations in partnership with GBAM Tax Change & GBAM Technology.

Responsibilities:

• Resolves day-to-day problems and executes deliverables within the business unit
• Applies knowledge of the end-to-end processes and ensures adherence to bank and regulatory policy and procedures when making decisions that impact various operations and product lines
• Manages team workload and provides oversight and direction to team
• Evaluates efficiencies and identifies areas of improvement and growth to the overall process and implements process improvement opportunities
• Maintains internal, operational, and financial controls and works within risk appetite of the business unit

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: Creates an inclusive team where members are treated fairly and respectfully.
• Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates and expects process knowledge, data driven decisions, simplicity and continuous improvement.
• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Delivers clear and concise messages that motivate, convey the "why" and connects contributions to business results.
• Risk Manager: Leads and encourages the identification, escalation and resolution of potential risks.
• People Manager & Coach: Knows and develops team members through coaching and feedback.
• Financial Steward: Manages expenses and demonstrates an owner's mindset.
• Enterprise Talent Leader: Recruits, on-boards and develops talent, and supports talent mobility for career growth.
• Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results through effective team management, structure, and routines.

Required Skills:

Four or more years of experience delivering end-to-end tax reporting in support of Global Markets, Trade Finance, and Commercial Credit products, including complex transaction flows.

Knowledge of U.S. Treasury regulations, including Chapters 3, 4, and 61, with demonstrated familiarity in information reporting requirements such as Forms 1099 and 1042-S.

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Proven ability to perform complex reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues through structured, analytical approaches.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Highly organized with strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail across processes and deliverables.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate issues, solutions, and status updates to stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Desired Skills:

Demonstrates a proactive approach to bringing forward new ideas and perspectives to drive innovation and deliver differentiated solutions.

Excels at working across diverse viewpoints, leveraging differing perspectives to determine the most effective path forward.

Displays a willingness to challenge the status quo, champion new approaches, and promote positive organizational change.

Actively participates in and drives initiatives to enhance tools, technology, and ways of working to better support an evolving client base.

Values diversity of thought and background, fostering an inclusive environment that reflects and supports the diverse needs of clients and employees globally.

Skills:

• Leadership Development
• Performance Management
• Process Management
• Process Performance Management
• Talent Development
• Account Management
• Client Management
• Customer Service Management
• Relationship Building
• Business Operations Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Management

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - 1133 Ave Of The Americas - 1133 Ave Of The Americas (NY1533)Pay and benefits informationPay range$63,000.00 - $124,300.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.