Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

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Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing expertise and independence regarding enterprise value estimates for a large and diverse portfolio of companies. Key responsibilities include preparation of enterprise valuation reports; development of inline approvals of valuations prepared during underwriting; testing of enterprise valuations prepared by credit teams; and responding to valuation questions. Job expectations include expertise financial reporting data and complex transactions, knowledge of business valuation methods, and the ability to work with autonomy under deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares clear and well supported enterprise valuation reports on complex domestic and international companies to support leveraged loans and riskier assets
• Works with autonomy, ensuring that valuation analysis is accurate with workpapers that support conclusions and all reports are delivered on time
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of business drivers, complex financial data, merger and acquisition transactions, and enterprise valuation methodologies
• Researches unusual valuation problems to gain understanding and proposes solutions to team for discussion
• Communicates effectively with credit teams and manages the research and analysis of multiple assignments to meet deadlines
• Escalates data and process problems efficiently so issues can be resolved, recommends OpEx ideas

Required Skills:

• 5 + years of business valuation, credit risk, and/or credit officer.
• Bachelor's degree
• Deep understanding of valuation theories and methodologies, including discounted cash flow, market multiple, transaction multiple, and asset-based approaches across a variety of industries and global markets.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and develop robust financial forecasts and valuation models.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, including cash flow forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Experience leveraging Copilot, artificial intelligence (AI), and other technology-enabled tools to enhance analytical efficiency and reporting quality.

Desired Skills:

• Professional designations such as CFA, ASA, CPA/ABV, or similar credentials are preferred.
• MBA or equivalent advanced education is preferred.

Skills:

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Research Analysis
• Risk Analytics
• Risk Modeling
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Research
• Written Communications
• Business Acumen
• Business Intelligence
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Reporting

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$95,800.00 - $150,600.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.