Graduate Analyst Bank of America

Job description

Graduate Analyst with fully sponsored Business Masters
Bank of America is one of the leading credit card issuers in the UK. We provide credit card services under the MBNA brand and through a range of affinity partners including Amazon and Manchester United among many others. Our people are focused on doing the very best they can for our customers. It is this dedication to service that makes us such a successful organisation.

What to Expect
It is our people that make us stand out as a company. So we choose the best and invest heavily in them. In your first year of employment, you will complete a fully funded Masters in partnership with Chester University. This is a cutting edge programme, combining work based learning with class room modules that will build on your existing degree and result in a Business Masters qualification.

You will also be part of the Credit Risk Strategies Team, who is responsible for developing customer strategies that have a direct impact to our organisation. You will use your analytical and problem solving skills on a daily basis to help drive profitability and minimise risk to the company.

You will be responsible for:

• Development of Credit Risk and Fraud strategies that directly impact the UK credit card P&L
• Business analysis to understand financial performance at a portfolio and segment level
• Leverage data and tools to enhance our online presence and security, considering social media and other mediums to drive business opportunity
• Build robust strategies which are controlled and compliant
• Partner with key stakeholders from across the business to gain support and drive change

What can we offer?

• Fully sponsored work based Business Masters through Chester University
• Highly competitive Salary and flexible benefits package (inc private healthcare)
• Structured career progression plans
• Ongoing professional, personal and technical development programmes
• First class office campus and facilities

Testimonials
“‘I joined Bank of America in September 2010 following completion of an MSc in International Strategy and Economics at St Andrews University. I have had the opportunity to work across the range of activities that support the customers life cycle which has enabled me to develop my business acumen and become a valuable member to the team. I was also given the opportunity to study for an MBA at Chester University which I am half way through, I look forward to the future here at the Bank and the opportunities that exist for my professional development.’’ - Sophie Bowden

“I joined the Bank of America Graduate Program in September 2009 after completing a BSC in International Economics at Lancaster University. Bank of America has given me the opportunity to develop both technical and interpersonal skills through a combination of analytical tasks and stakeholder management projects. I’ve had the opportunity to work on several teams ranging from acquisition to collections strategies and met some fantastic people along the way. An opportunity well worth reaching for” - Phil Corrigan

Person requirements

• A minimum 2:1 degree, ideally in Mathematics, Statistics, Sciences, Engineering or Economics
• A combination of academic aptitude, strategic and creative thinking
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving ability
• Dedication to a career in an environment that is highly commercial and focused on excellent customer service

Accepted degree subjects

Any

How to apply

You can apply at our main website via the Apply button.

Stage 1: Complete Online Application Form
Stage 2: Online Ability Tests
Stage 3: Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment centre & complete online personality questionnaire prior to attending.*
Stage 4: Offer stage
Stage 5: Start – September 2013

*Applicants may be requested to attend a final interview.