Rates and Currencies Origination Analyst Program - 2022

Please note the maximum number of applications that you can submit per recruitment season is 8.
You are only allowed to submit:
- 3 applications in total to U.S. and Canada programs
- 2 applications in total to APAC programs
- 2 applications in total to LATAM programs
- EMEA applicants are limited to 1 application per recruitment season
Once your application has been submitted, you will be unable to apply to any additional EMEA programs.

7475

U.S. and Canada
United States of America
California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina
Boston, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA
Global Capital Markets Program
Full time
Analyst

At Bank of America, we have one of the largest corporate client footprints in the U.S., and we are leaders in structuring interest rate and foreign exchange risk management solutions for these clients. Our Global Rates and Currencies team focuses on providing advisory and execution in the interest rate and foreign exchange markets, working closely with our product partners in Trading as well as our client coverage partners in Banking. This unique Sales role allows access and daily exposure to the public markets while at the same time providing the opportunity to work as close strategic advisors for the firm’s top corporate clients.

 

Our Analysts will gain exposure to a wide spectrum of clients and products. Some corporate clients in FX trade multiple times per day while other more strategic clients may only tap the markets on an infrequent basis but for larger and more complicated transactions. Our clients trade FX spot, FX forwards, FX and interest rate swaps and options in both markets. Our Analysts gain exposure to all facets of the business, allowing them the flexibility to explore the best fit for their skills and goals.

 

Analysts are active deal team members responsible for working closely with the senior marketers to source, pitch and execute various risk management transactions. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Closely coordinating with our partners in Banking and Markets to source new trades and opportunities
  • Communicating daily with Trading teams to price and structure various hedging strategies
  • Assisting with execution of FX and Rates transactions in coordination with Trading
  • Preparing client pitch materials, as well as regular economic/market updates
  • Analyzing risk in the context of cross-border M&A and other event-driven strategic transactions
  • Managing derivative deal pipeline
  • Performing comprehensive, in-depth research on FX and Rates markets, companies, general market conditions
  • Prepare recommendations on timing, size and structure of hedging transactions

 

 

Qualifications

  • Candidates are required to be pursuing a BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation time frame between December 2021 and June 2022
  • Must demonstrate a track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities
  • Must have a combination of strong quantitative/analytical skills, attention to detail and client focus
  • Strategic and creative thinking; distinguished written and oral communications skills
  • Assertiveness, initiative, leadership, strong work ethic, team focus
  • Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities
  • Dedication to building a career in the finance industry

Bank of America does not complete third party forms from colleges, universities, or other parties.

Pay and benefits information for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, and for Jersey City, New Jersey.

This Program is closed to applications.