Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions serving individuals, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services in over 150 countries. In the U.S., the company serves approximately 53mm consumers and small businesses through a network of 6,100 banking centres, over 18,500 ATMs and online banking with nearly 29mm users. The acquisition of Merrill Lynch on 1 January 2009, puts Bank of America amongst the world's leading wealth management companies and a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across asset classes serving corporations, governments individuals.
At Bank of America, diversity is one of the driving reasons for its success. The bank needs different ideas, backgrounds and perspectives to help it compete in a diverse global marketplace. Bank of America is proud of its reputation as a leader in both corporate diversity and in equal employment opportunity – and work hard to keep it that way. The bank has active and respected internal organisations that are devoted to minority professional development, workplace equality and more.
To succeed at Bank of America, you’ll be ambitious, confident and highly motivated, as well as a natural team player with a desire for a future in financial services. With a degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, engineering, physics or similar, you’ll have an inquiring mind with the ability to communicate complex messages in a clear, simple way. Relevant work experience and foreign languages are also an advantage.
Technology at Bank of AmericaBank of America Technology couples technological expertise with the firm's strategic vision to keep the firm at the forefront of the world's financial markets. Delivering market-leading technology drives our business forward.
We are looking to employ the next generation of technology leaders through our graduate and internship programmes. Successful candidates will be exposed to a broad range of technologies covering many diverse environments. Technologists work in areas such as applications development, involving designing, developing and deploying technology applications that power and improve our business
Full-time programmeThe formal training programmes begin with intensive sessions to help analysts develop the business, financial and analytical skills needed to hit the ground running when they join their respective groups. Using both instructor-led classes and e-learning modules, the programmes cover a solid grounding in a specific business as well as customised instruction on all the relevant tools, techniques and working practices for that business.
After formal training, each analyst takes on real responsibility in an assigned role. Training continues through informal on-the-job learning. Analysts work with and learn from teams of professionals, including senior experts in their area as well as colleagues from around the globe. They have opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects that contribute to business success and next generation advances while developing a network of contacts and resources. The bank’s managers are skilled mentors committed to developing talent, so they encourage analysts to build knowledge and experience that will open doors to a wide range of future career options.
Summer internship programme
The summer internship programme is the ideal opportunity for penultimate year students to gain an introduction to the world of banking. They begin the internship with an induction week that covers an orientation to the company and develops core skills. This training prepares the interns to perform real tasks with the potential for measurable impact.
By working alongside full-time employees, interns gain valuable work experience and knowledge of the financial industry. During the summer, they participate in a number of educational events and receive formal feedback on their performance.
Industrial Placement12-month industrial placements are offered within Enterprise Technology & Delivery. These opportunities are open to students who wish to experience a year in industry between their penultimate and final year of study. The placement starts in July with a training programme. After this, you’ll be assigned to a team where you’ll take on genuine responsibilities and find out what it really means to work with technology at a global investment bank. You will be based in London or Camberley.
Applications should be made online via the website: www.bankofamerica.com/campusrecruiting.
|
