Manager

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

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Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Global Business Services

Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations.

Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence and innovation.

In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non-banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.

Process Overview*

Global Investigations process deals with handling of payment related queries received from banks, internal BOA departments, customers, nostro outstanding & returned payments. All queries require detailed analysis & resolution as per standard timelines. The team handles Investigations for all currencies arising for Asia, EMEA & US regions.

Investigating and identify root cause for an enquiry

Contact external banks through SWIFT correspondence messages

Pass payments adjustments entries on client accounts, internal accounts & nostro accounts

Review nostro accounts & ensure all outstanding debits & credits are cleared as per timelines

Follow up with external banks for details, confirmation and recall of funds

Verify Correspondence & Payment adjustments as per currency cut-off

Manage workflow of the team

Job Description*

Manages a single function or specialty area, typically involving service, operations or administrative associates. Directs team leaders and/or assistant managers using established policies and procedures and sets priorities to ensure task completion. Resolves escalated issues and problems. Possesses exceptional leadership and communication skills. May perform a specialist role in a support function performing routine transactions or functional activities. Incumbents would be Graduates / Post Graduates with 84-108 months of work experience with at least 12 months experience of handling multiple team leaders and significantly large operation of 80-100 associates

Responsibilities*

Interact with all levels of management and represent EMEA Investigations during meetings, etc

Take care of monthly Management routines, dashboards calls with LOB, co-ordinate with LOB on coverage plans

The production environment requires the Supervisor to be flexible, take initiative, work well under pressure, and adapt to rapid changes.

Willingness to work in late shifts and in rotational shifts

Must be able to effectively communicate with technical and business teams.

Must have ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision

Should have strong decision-making, critical thinking, and oral and written communication skills.

Adherence to the SLA’s – productivity, turn-around-time, and accuracy

Review daily key operational actionables and various process controls

Develop back up and contingency plans

Manage : Risk, Compliance and other process level documentation

Provide subject matter expertise on processes

Provide process problem resolution assistance to teams via calendarized one on one’s and coaching sessions

Responsible for shift planning, staff supervision, monitoring daily work routine of the associates, handle escalations

Escalate any process related ambiguities to Manager/LOB for further clarification.

Monitoring of mail box and act accordingly without delay. Distribute work among the team on priority basis

Perform end of day (EOD) checks

Support the team manager in capturing performance related data and report MIS on a timely basis

Have innovative approach to work and continuously identify and implement process improvements

Seek opportunities to improve process by initiating best practices

Identify risk areas in the process and implement mitigation plans

To process investigations / enquiries of Incoming / Outgoing / returned payments in a timely manner, adhering to laid down procedures and ensure that the established service standards are met.

Investigate cases on a regular basis.

Requirements*

Education*

The Candidate must be a Commerce Graduate or Post Graduate – Commerce (B.Com) or MBA (Finance)

Certifications If Any: NA

Experience Range*

At least 10 years of relative work experience with minimum 3 years of experience in managing people and process/function.

Foundational skills*

Good Communication Skills, both verbal and written

10+ years relevant work experience. Prior work experience in Global Investigations is.

In depth understanding of SWIFT payments & message types

In depth Knowledge of Payments, ISO, Investigations process etc.

Detailed Knowledge of Nostro accounts

Should have worked on PEGA Platform

Ability to multitask, prioritizing urgent items & meet stringent cut-offs

Organized and methodical

Customer focused

Ready to stretch when required

Willingness and able to own tasks to completion

Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and shift timings

Ability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed targets

Compliance centric

Desired skills

Excellent MS Office Skills

Six Sigma Knowledge

Work Timings*

11:30 AM IST to 11:30 PM IST (Shift window)

Job Location*

Hyderabad

24010730