Sr Business Control Specialist (Monitoring & Inspection) in Belfast

Join us in Belfast. Company Overview: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day. We are building a new office in Belfast, a vibrant hub for financial services and technology, and we are creating up to 1,000 new roles to strengthen our global teams.

Role Description: The Sr Business Control Specialist will conduct comprehensive Refresh Quality Assurance reviews of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) requirements for Global Banking and Global Markets (GBGM) records that have recently completed refreshes. You will execute testing to assess compliance with AML/Financial Crimes Global Standards, ensure accuracy and timeliness of test execution, and maintain a strong culture of compliance by identifying, escalating, and mitigating risks promptly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and coordinate thorough Refresh QA reviews of CDD and EDD requirements for GBGM refreshes.
• Ensure associate performance and control effectiveness comply with AML regulations and policies.
• Execute QA activities, including control execution, case assignment, and timely reporting of results.
• Support regulatory exams and internal audits.
• Capture and analyze data to support governance activities and dashboard reporting.
• Implement optimized controls and enhanced QA practices to strengthen business continuity efforts.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Quality Control/Assurance Testing, Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), internal audit, risk management, compliance, or similar business control roles.
• Exposure to Global Banking, Global Markets, or diverse business lines and functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• ACAMS or ICA certification is a plus.
• Ability to analyze large and complex datasets and present executive-level reports.
• Familiarity with Risk Management, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance frameworks.

Skills & Competencies:

• Robust logical reasoning and analytical skills to assess escalations and drive effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently with minimal supervision, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC requirements, Economic Sanctions laws, and global AML concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) for managing large datasets and reports.

Benefits of Working at Bank of America:

• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover.
• 20 days of back‑up childcare and 20 days of back‑up adult care per annum.
• Flexible benefits including wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness coverage, and a flex fund.
• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline and virtual GP services.
• Access to the Peppy App for health and wellbeing support.
• Access to Wellhub fitness and wellbeing apps.
• Opportunity to donate to charities with matching contributions.
• Volunteer programs to give back to local communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religious or philosophical belief, political opinion, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio‑economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.