Join Bank of America as a Data Strategy, Data/Information Architect

At Bank of America, our mission is to enhance financial lives through every connection. Responsible Growth guides our business operations, helping us deliver exceptional service to clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.

Why Work with Us?

Being a great place to work is essential to driving Responsible Growth. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all, recruiting individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We prioritize the well-being of our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial health.

We also recognize the importance of flexibility and offer a multifaceted approach tailored to various roles within our organization. Working at Bank of America will provide you with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for defining the Data Architecture strategy for our Global Risk Management (GRM) organization. Key responsibilities include:

Primary Responsibilities

• Identifying and mitigating data risks.
• Collaborating with GRM Data Stewards, Data Users, Data Owners, and Technology Teams to remediate data architecture deficiencies and drive data strategy.
• Consulting with data stewards, business process owners, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to gather information about current and target state business processes, data architecture, and domain data models.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce data redundancies across the Risk Organization.
• Developing and socializing Data Taxonomy, Data Architecture Standards and Principles, and Data Model Standards and guidelines.
• Assessing and identifying deficiencies against internal data management policies and standards or industry best practices.
• Coordinating with other Front Line Units and Control Functions to streamline the Data Sourcing Strategy for the Risk Organization.
• Collaborating with technology teams, architects, and other key stakeholders to drive solutions for operational excellence and resiliency.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders and sponsors regarding plans, progress, and risks.

Business Overview

The Global Risk Management (GRM) team at Bank of America oversees bank-wide risk management, including strategic, market, credit, compliance, liquidity, operational, model, and reputational risk. Within GRM, our Data Strategy & Management (DSM) function has a Strategic Coordination and Implementation (SCI) team focused on structuring data sourcing and data quality control.

As a Data Strategy, Data/Information Architect, you will have the opportunity to build partnerships, explore end-to-end data ecosystems, and co-develop data solutions that drive significant value across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Oral and Written Communications
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Documentation
• Data Strategy and Roadmap Development
• Data Architecture & Modelling
• Data Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, System Analysis, Information Systems, or related field
• 7-10+ years of experience in Data Strategy, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and Data Management
• Experience with Modern Data Architecture (Data Lake, Data Lakehouse, Data Mesh/Products, Data Market Place)
• Strong process/systems analysis, design, and documentation skills
• Strong understanding of Risk Management and Data Management principles
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and adapt to changing requirements
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with areas such as Trading, Consumer Banking, Wealth Management, and Transaction Banking
• Experience with Big Data Architecture and Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.)
• Experience with Data Virtualization Tools (Trino, Dremio)
• Experience with Data Sourcing Movement Tools