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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!
ABOUT THE JOB
Opportunity in the Product Risk Execution team, within the Global Payments Solutions (GPS) organization. The Product Risk Execution organization reflects our commitment to elevating risk management to become a strategic function and enabler of Responsible Growth. This team develops best practices, streamlines processes, and enables execution of risk activities by supporting product managers with expertise and specialization on all aspects of product risk management. Product managers remain responsible for risk in their product, and product executives retain responsibility for their governance routines.
Responsibilities
- Direct report to the Global Head of GPS Product Risk Execution, matrix report to Global Liquidity Executive
- Enable execution of risk management across the Global Liquidity Product team. Ensure high quality of product risk governance across Issues Management, Single Process Inventory (SPI), Audit Management, Targeted Risk Assessments, Third Party, Law Rule Reg & Clearing Rule Management, and Product Risk Assessment (PRA) processes.
- Engage and influence across senior leaders of various control partners such as Business Controls, COO, Global Banking Risk, Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFC), Global Compliance and Operational Risk (GCOR), and other key stakeholders such as Operations & Technology on GPS risk matters
- Manage regular routines with Product executives & other partners to identify and review current open issues, watch items, upcoming regulations & new product initiatives pipeline.
- Drive and QA development of Product Intake assessments, Product Risk Assessments (PRAs), Single Process Inventories (SPIs), Issue documentation, action plans, closure documentation and other Risk deliverables based on inputs from Product Managers and in line with the enterprise expectations
- Lead SPI owners on risk & controls assessment including identifying processes, and providing advisory on creation and updates of SPIs.
- Lead, when needed, on regulatory change management, timely assessments, past due items and escalations in alignment with the regulatory change management process. Escalate issues or conflicts in legal and regulatory requirements as appropriate.
- Advise Product Managers, when needed, on responding to audit’s questions and requests for information, Targeted Risk Assessments (TRAs) from 2nd line (GCOR / GFC etc) or regulatory engagements (questions, consultations, inspections, and exams).
- Monitor key risk indicators across GPS products, including key control metrics, operational losses, client related complaints, and issues management (Self-Identified Issues, Risk-Identified Issues, Control Enhancements)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates are required to have proven experience in both Transaction Banking product management and risk management.
- 3+ years Transaction Banking / Cash Management product management or product development experience, preferably with a Payments background
- 3+ years risk management experience in business controls/ operational risk/ compliance/ financial crimes/ Audit/ Sanctions/ AML
- Experience in managing discussions with internal Audit/ Compliance/ external Regulators
- Experience of leading and executing large scale projects across cross-functional partners within a large, global financial institution
- Familiarity with banking & payments regulatory environment
- Familiarity with Sanctions related regulations/impacts relevant to Transaction Banking
- Familiarity with upcoming alternative payment methods in the market and regulations
- Proven ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced global environment, with flexibility towards rapid change
- Motivated self-starter who can act independently and drive execution, follow through with tasks and commitments, and retain sensitivity to when group consensus is required
- Must be able to leverage cross-functional, globally disbursed, teams to prioritize, plan and execute, while retaining the agility to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to wade through details and complexity, yet return high-level simplicity for senior management, and ultimately recommend workable solutions
- Drive alignment via strong and efficient facilitation and presentation capability, synthesizing multiple inputs into a cohesive approach
- Ability and desire to think creatively to deliver business results both independently and as part of a team
- Intellectually curious, confident, and passionate in communication and work-ethic, energized by continuous improvement and challenging the status quo
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
- Bachelor's Degree required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with banking & payments regulatory environment
- Familiarity with Sanctions related regulations/impacts relevant to Transaction Banking
- Familiarity with upcoming alternative payment methods in the market and regulations
- Proven ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced global environment, with flexibility towards rapid change
- Motivated self-starter who can act independently and drive execution, follow through with tasks and commitments, and retain sensitivity to when group consensus is required
- Must be able to leverage cross-functional, globally disbursed, teams to prioritize, plan and execute, while retaining the agility to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to wade through details and complexity, yet return high-level simplicity for senior management, and ultimately recommend workable solutions
- Drive alignment via strong and efficient facilitation and presentation capability, synthesizing multiple inputs into a cohesive approach
- Ability and desire to think creatively to deliver business results both independently and as part of a team
- Intellectually curious, confident, and passionate in communication and work-ethic, energized by continuous improvement and challenging the status quo
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
SKILLS
- Leadership Development
- Product Design and Development
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Strategy Planning and Development
- Innovative Thinking
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Relationship Building
- Agile Practices
- Business Acumen
- Business Development
- Oral Communications
- Process Effectiveness
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
INTRODUCTION
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!
ABOUT THE JOB
Opportunity in the Product Risk Execution team, within the Global Payments Solutions (GPS) organization. The Product Risk Execution organization reflects our commitment to elevating risk management to become a strategic function and enabler of Responsible Growth. This team develops best practices, streamlines processes, and enables execution of risk activities by supporting product managers with expertise and specialization on all aspects of product risk management. Product managers remain responsible for risk in their product, and product executives retain responsibility for their governance routines.
Responsibilities
- Direct report to the Global Head of GPS Product Risk Execution, matrix report to Global Liquidity Executive
- Enable execution of risk management across the Global Liquidity Product team. Ensure high quality of product risk governance across Issues Management, Single Process Inventory (SPI), Audit Management, Targeted Risk Assessments, Third Party, Law Rule Reg & Clearing Rule Management, and Product Risk Assessment (PRA) processes.
- Engage and influence across senior leaders of various control partners such as Business Controls, COO, Global Banking Risk, Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFC), Global Compliance and Operational Risk (GCOR), and other key stakeholders such as Operations & Technology on GPS risk matters
- Manage regular routines with Product executives & other partners to identify and review current open issues, watch items, upcoming regulations & new product initiatives pipeline.
- Drive and QA development of Product Intake assessments, Product Risk Assessments (PRAs), Single Process Inventories (SPIs), Issue documentation, action plans, closure documentation and other Risk deliverables based on inputs from Product Managers and in line with the enterprise expectations
- Lead SPI owners on risk & controls assessment including identifying processes, and providing advisory on creation and updates of SPIs.
- Lead, when needed, on regulatory change management, timely assessments, past due items and escalations in alignment with the regulatory change management process. Escalate issues or conflicts in legal and regulatory requirements as appropriate.
- Advise Product Managers, when needed, on responding to audit’s questions and requests for information, Targeted Risk Assessments (TRAs) from 2nd line (GCOR / GFC etc) or regulatory engagements (questions, consultations, inspections, and exams).
- Monitor key risk indicators across GPS products, including key control metrics, operational losses, client related complaints, and issues management (Self-Identified Issues, Risk-Identified Issues, Control Enhancements)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates are required to have proven experience in both Transaction Banking product management and risk management.
- 3+ years Transaction Banking / Cash Management product management or product development experience, preferably with a Payments background
- 3+ years risk management experience in business controls/ operational risk/ compliance/ financial crimes/ Audit/ Sanctions/ AML
- Experience in managing discussions with internal Audit/ Compliance/ external Regulators
- Experience of leading and executing large scale projects across cross-functional partners within a large, global financial institution
- Familiarity with banking & payments regulatory environment
- Familiarity with Sanctions related regulations/impacts relevant to Transaction Banking
- Familiarity with upcoming alternative payment methods in the market and regulations
- Proven ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced global environment, with flexibility towards rapid change
- Motivated self-starter who can act independently and drive execution, follow through with tasks and commitments, and retain sensitivity to when group consensus is required
- Must be able to leverage cross-functional, globally disbursed, teams to prioritize, plan and execute, while retaining the agility to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to wade through details and complexity, yet return high-level simplicity for senior management, and ultimately recommend workable solutions
- Drive alignment via strong and efficient facilitation and presentation capability, synthesizing multiple inputs into a cohesive approach
- Ability and desire to think creatively to deliver business results both independently and as part of a team
- Intellectually curious, confident, and passionate in communication and work-ethic, energized by continuous improvement and challenging the status quo
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
- Bachelor's Degree required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with banking & payments regulatory environment
- Familiarity with Sanctions related regulations/impacts relevant to Transaction Banking
- Familiarity with upcoming alternative payment methods in the market and regulations
- Proven ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced global environment, with flexibility towards rapid change
- Motivated self-starter who can act independently and drive execution, follow through with tasks and commitments, and retain sensitivity to when group consensus is required
- Must be able to leverage cross-functional, globally disbursed, teams to prioritize, plan and execute, while retaining the agility to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to wade through details and complexity, yet return high-level simplicity for senior management, and ultimately recommend workable solutions
- Drive alignment via strong and efficient facilitation and presentation capability, synthesizing multiple inputs into a cohesive approach
- Ability and desire to think creatively to deliver business results both independently and as part of a team
- Intellectually curious, confident, and passionate in communication and work-ethic, energized by continuous improvement and challenging the status quo
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
SKILLS
- Leadership Development
- Product Design and Development
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Strategy Planning and Development
- Innovative Thinking
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Relationship Building
- Agile Practices
- Business Acumen
- Business Development
- Oral Communications
- Process Effectiveness
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Payments Specialist
Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum degree requirement for the role. If your payments background spans fintech, acquiring networks, or card scheme operations, document each specialty clearly so your experience maps to the job description on the ETA 9089.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Banks, payment processors, and fintech firms that have filed PERM applications before have established HR processes for sponsorship. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which financial services employers regularly certify Payments Specialist roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by sponsorship status
Search Migrate Mate to find Payments Specialist openings at employers with verified green card filing history. This saves you from applying to roles where the employer has no PERM infrastructure and sponsorship conversations start from zero.
Distinguish EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or equivalent, or a position requiring one. Many Payments Specialist roles file under EB-3 as skilled workers. Knowing which category fits your profile before the offer stage avoids misaligned expectations with your employer's immigration counsel.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting the offer
PERM filing timelines typically run 12 to 24 months before an I-140 petition is filed. Clarify upfront whether your employer covers attorney fees, whether sponsorship continues through job changes within the company, and what happens if your role is restructured mid-process.
Verify your prevailing wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for PERM-sponsored roles by geographic area and job zone. Run your specific Payments Specialist title and work location through OFLC Wage Search before your offer letter is finalized to confirm the employer's wage offer meets the required level.
Green Card Payments Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payments Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Payments Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles that formally require a master's degree or equivalent, such as senior compliance or treasury-adjacent positions, may qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa status is temporary, tied to annual caps, and subject to the lottery for most employers. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, though visa number availability varies by birth country. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Payments Specialist employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign through DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes posting the position, documenting applicant reviews, and filing an ETA 9089 with DOL. The job description must match your actual duties, and the offered wage must meet the prevailing wage level determined through DOL's OFLC process before filing.
Where can I find Payments Specialist jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Payments Specialist roles filtered by employers with active employment-based green card filing history, so you can focus on opportunities where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring process. This is more targeted than general job searches, which rarely surface sponsorship details at the listing stage.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 petition has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Payments Specialist roles within financial operations generally satisfy this requirement if your core duties remain consistent across the transition.