GT Independent Technical Assessments (ITA) - Independent Technical Assessment Manager

Company: Bank of America
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: 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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! This role provides leadership within a team accountable for managing unbiased, independent assessments of GT&Os current state technical capabilities as well as the management of horizontal regulatory exams and internal audits and risk assessments across GT&O. Responsibilities include establishment/maintenance of effective partnerships while ensuring an independent viewpoint through proper discipline; Managing the governance and oversight for GTO horizontal issues, exams and audits; Managing routines to review all newly opened GT&O issues for potential horizontal impact and validating that those issues are not duplicative of any existing issues or audits; Creating and managing complex project plans with team and stakeholders for projects and programs as necessary; Leading full issue management of any issues owned by the horizontal team; Creating and managing of dashboard and governance reporting; Performing analysis of data to identify themes and potential common risks across GTO teams; Facilitating remediation and action plan tracking and reporting for Independent Technology assessments, horizontal exams and audits across GTO teams; Assisting executive leaders with activities related to Independent Technology Assessments and Horizontal exams, audits and issues; Documentation and ongoing maintenance of processes owned by the team. The ITA team conducts in-depth assessments to independently validate technical capabilities and the underlying risks and controls. We strive to drive a culture of proactive risk identification, ongoing improvement, escalation debate within Global Technology. The work is dynamic and provides the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in leading multiple projects within different technical domains. The ideal candidate has technical and analytical aptitude, leadership and risk management skills, and the ability to leverage a broad network of partnerships across Global Technology. You will have the opportunity to conduct assessments on critical focus areas sponsored by Sr. technology leaders intended to drive operational excellence and enhanced risk management. Leaders in this role will also share their experience and knowledge in coaching and developing members of the team. Responsibilities: Leverage analytical expertise and technology insight to guide and influence senior leadership Drive the positioning of technology through an operational excellence and risk?management lens Foster a culture focused on proactive risk identification and long?term risk mitigation A successful candidate will: Apply strong analytical and technical acumen to evaluate capabilities, processes, and controls Perform detailed analytical and technical testing across key Global Technology processes and procedures Identify critical risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement, grounded in sound risk?management principles Manage complex initiatives with rigor, discipline, and consistent follow?through Analyze data to uncover patterns, common risks, and trends that inform assessment scope across Global Technology Engage the right subject matter experts and key stakeholders by leveraging experience, relationships, and organizational awareness Influence cross?functional partners to align on shared objectives and navigate diverse perspectives to determine optimal solutions Excel in a highly collaborative, team?oriented environment R equired Qualifications: 5 Years Experience analytical and technical experience with an ability to navigate the Global Technology organization and assess technical capabilities Results-oriented leader who can achieve results across teams based on trust, credibility, teamwork and knowledge Exhibits a working knowledge of Bank of America and Global Technology risk management / risk framework, processes and tools; ability to identify, debate and escalate risk Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate at an executive level Working knowledge of process management and the ability to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of a process and corresponding controls In depth project experience with an ability to apply structure and drive execution Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions based on facts and evidence Excellent sense of judgment knows when to escalate and how to manage expectations Builds strong partnerships, works across boundaries, and effectively influences Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Has participated in design and/or implementation of major IT Risk Management or Process Improvement projects Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to create executive level presentations Leadership: Self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40

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