Global Markets Chief Operating Office 2027 Summer Analyst Program - London

Global Banking and Markets Chief Operating Office (COO) — Summer Analyst

Location: London, UK

About Us

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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognising and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance, while allowing for an appropriate level of flexibility for teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

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

The Team

The Global Markets Chief Operating Office (COO) sits at the centre of the business, working closely with senior leaders to deliver strategy, drive key initiatives, and support the day-to-day management of the business. Our teams lead projects, analyse business performance, coordinate across functions, and help ensure the business remains efficient, well-governed, and prepared for future opportunities and challenges.

Programme Overview

As a Summer Analyst, you will join one of our Global Markets COO lines of businesses, gaining insight and supporting on a variety of new initiatives, projects, and day-to-day activities. You will benefit from direct exposure to a breadth of products, data, and regulatory initiatives, while connecting with business partners across the world.

Our teams covering client and business strategy, data and project management, risk and controls management are dedicated to understanding the unique complexity of Global Markets, ensuring they operate efficiently to meet our goals.

Training and Development

Your training and development is our top priority, with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme, as well as on-the-job support, educational speaker events, and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities

As a Summer Analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Given at least one key project to work on, deliver, and present at the end of the internship
• Perform various analytical tasks with qualitative and quantitative data
• Communicate and interact with team members and senior leaders across the Global Markets COO teams
• Prepare senior management presentations and other materials for internal stakeholders
• Work on several projects at once and be effective as an individual and as part of a team
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases
• Support documentation and review, including regulatory documents and other legally required documentation

Eligibility

• Candidates are required to be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a completion time frame between September 2027 and July 2028.
  Completion means that you have completed all final exams, coursework, and have no outstanding requirements for graduation. Please note that we reserve the right to request evidence of this completion date before extending an offer.
• On track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)

Start Date and Offer Opportunities

Candidates who perform well during the internship may be offered full-time employment to commence in July 2028. Some lines of business may also offer the opportunity of a January or April start date. If offered, you must be available to join on one of these start dates. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer deferrals.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• An inquisitive mind — intellectually curious, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a genuine interest in the industry
• A self-starter — motivated, able to learn quickly, and take on new responsibilities
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good conduct, culture, and risk mindset
• A track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities
• Team workers, leaders, and problem-solvers
• Curious minds with creative ideas who can thrive in a dynamic environment, multi-task, and interact with a variety of people
• Demonstrates integrity and ethics by earning others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Desired

• Ability to use AI tools responsibly to research topics and analyse information
• Comfort working with data, business metrics, and management information to support decision-making and strategic initiatives
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Our Recruitment Process

Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early to give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and focus on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent within Bank of America to mirror the customers, clients, and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment based on gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Bank of America selects candidates for interview based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Workplace Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We will be more than happy to discuss the support you need, and we will respond within two business days.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package.