Program Lead

Bank of America

Program Lead managing corporate change initiatives in Global Markets and Investment Banking Operations at Bank of America. Responsible for project delivery within scope, budget, and compliance standards.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeChester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and programme management within Global Markets and Investment Banking, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, risk management, and process improvement. Proficient in applying methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2, and PMP to drive successful project delivery and operational excellence.

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Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementAgile MethodologyData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementData AnalysisProcess ImprovementPost-Trade OperationsGlobal Markets KnowledgeInvestment Banking OperationsRegulatory ComplianceChange ManagementStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem-SolvingPresentation SkillsTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS ProjectJIRAAI ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2

Industry Keywords

Global MarketsInvestment BankingCapital MarketsGovernance StandardsCompliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports and leads the delivery of corporate change initiatives across Global Markets and Investment Banking Operations.
Responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects within scope, budget, and timelines, while ensuring alignment with regulatory, governance, and compliance standards.
Working closely with program sponsors, operations, technology, and front-to-back stakeholders across Global Markets and Investment Banking, you will define project scope, manage resources, and coordinate cross-functional delivery.
Responsibilities include developing project plans, tracking milestones, preparing governance materials, and delivering senior stakeholder reporting.
Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and drive operational excellence across global initiatives, including platform migrations, regulatory change, and post-trade transformation programmes.
Focus on continuous improvement, leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance reporting, forecasting, and decision-making, while supporting effective change adoption across the Global Markets and Investment Banking organisation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in project and programme management within Global Markets Investment Banking Capital Markets
Effectively manage and engage stakeholders, building strong relationships across front office, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and senior leadership teams.
Understanding of Global Markets product, post-trade operations and investment banking operational processes would be highly advantageous.
Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes.
Contribute to strategic planning and support the delivery of key business objectives across a complex Global Markets and Investment Banking environment.
Analyse data and produce clear, insightful reports to support decision-making.
Design and simplify processes to improve efficiency and business performance.
Apply recognised methodologies including Agile, PRINCE2, and PMP to structure delivery.
Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and JIRA for planning, tracking, and reporting.
Communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of audiences.
Deliver confident and engaging presentations to stakeholders and leadership teams.
Prioritise tasks effectively, managing competing demands and deadlines.
Use advanced problem-solving skills to analyse challenges and deliver practical solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

UK Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.