Job Description:
Vice President or Director level: Emerging Markets Corporate Credit Research
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. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
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!
London Location Overview
Our London office is based just a stone’s throw from the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you’ll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we’re proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.
Responsibilities :
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Build and maintain financial models using company financial filings using local stock exchanges, SEC and company press releases.
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Publish periodic reports on the company’s financial condition and all relevant news highlights
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Maintain a database of industry data in order to rank each company within its respective industry and geographically
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Publish research on sector trends to support company/sector recommendations
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Prepare reports/primers on industries and evolving developments (ESG, Accounting, Taxes, etc.)
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Initiate and build relationships with investor clients to develop a network of contacts
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Develop a relationship with the financial and investor relations teams of Issuer companies
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Interact regularly with trading desk and sales people regarding investor conversations and trading trends
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Participate in bank conferences and seminars with issuers and investors; help organize corporate & strategic access events
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Work with other analysts within the EM team and other teams on thematic research by industry, region or globally (cross-asset reports)
Required Skills & Experience:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, International Studies/Relations
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Experience in the job offered or a closely related finance occupation
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Knowledge of and interest in international geo-political developments, particularly Middle East & Africa
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Must include experience in each of the following: Financial modelling, Written research reports, Interaction with companies management teams, Strong interpersonal skills, Multi-tasking
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Arabic and/or French is helpful
Benefits UK- 2026
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At Bank of America, we strive to prioritise employees’ health and wellbeing – it’s what makes us a Great Place to Work.
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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
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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
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We offer 26-weeks paid maternity leave, 16-weeks paid paternity leave and inclusive family leave arrangements for working parents and carers including 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
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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, cycle to work etc.
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Use of a flex fund to use towards benefits
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Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, and virtual GP services
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Access to the Peppy App which provides 1:1 support, consultations and resources relating to men’s health, women’s health, fertility, menopause and pregnancy & parenthood
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Access to a range of gyms, exercise classes and wellbeing Apps through Wellhub, including Headspace and Calm
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Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
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Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local area
Bank of America
Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.
“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 similar 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.”
We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
