• Bank of America
  • Bank of America
  • Bank of America
Bank of America
Postal address

Bank of America

Chester Business Park

Chester, CH4 9FE

Phone number
business.bofa.com
Founded Year:
1904
Sector:
Accountancy/banking/ finance
Size:
1000+ Employees
Locations:
Outside UK , London , Chester

Description

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individuals, small-and middle-market businesses, large corporations, and governments with a full range of banking, investment management and other financial and risk management products and services. 
 
The oldest parts of our company extend back 240 years. Since that time, we’ve come together from many sources to become what we are today: A company united in our purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. 
 
Here, we strive to be a bank for everyone. Like the clients and communities that we serve, we come from every walk of life. We firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. 






Why Work Here?

Bank of America Chester

Our International business in Chester was first established in 2010, but our presence goes back to 2005 after acquiring and running the MBNA credit card business locally. 

Since selling MBNA in 2017, Bank of America has continued to forge a regional presence in the North-West and we have increased our headcount by 25% since 2020, with continued growth expected for the future. 

Iwona Szmidt, Managing Director, Head of Currency, Commodities & Derivatives Operations (CCDO) and GMO Transformation & OpEx (TOpEx) Market Leader and Site Lead for Chester says:

“Our Chester site is one of the largest locations for Bank of America in EMEA and with the many different roles and departments now being led from here, it is a fantastic place to build your career.

We support our global businesses in a variety of functions and offer great opportunities in the heart of the thriving North-West of England. Chester is a critical hub in our International operations and the commitment to the growth and development of its people and the site continues. 

As well as supporting our colleagues we also invest in our local community through our social responsibility and Environmental and Sustainability programmes.”
 
How does Bank of America support women?
 
Female Talent
 
·  Our Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) for Women Employee Network is more than 50,000 members strong — which connects, develops, and elevates women across 66 global chapters.
 
·  Our Investing in Women Leadership Council is composed of senior executives across the company who serve as advisors and champions to drive opportunities for women teammates.
 
·  Our Global Technology teammates are inspiring the next generation of women technologists to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through partnerships with several organizations including Code First Girls, which offers free technical education to close the gender gap in technology in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Lesbians Who Tech & Allies, a community of LGBTQ+.
 
·  In 2023, results of the equal pay for equal work review showed that compensation received by women was on average more than 99% of that received by men.

Female Entrepreneurs
 
·   We provide access to funding and expertise, as well as providing over one million hours of training and mentoring, helping more than 135,000 women entrepreneurs from more than 140 countries and territories to grow their businesses.  
 
·   Through our Global Ambassadors Programme, we continue to support Vital Voices, assisting emerging women leaders around the world, and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, helping to enable women in developing economies, to build business skills and access capital.
 
What can Bank of America offer you?
 
Join the only Tier-1 Investment Bank in the North-West and be part of a leading global financial institution. 
 
Bank of America Chester is an exciting, diverse workplace where we are committed to delivering a great client experience to the businesses and individuals who call Chester and surrounding areas home. 
 
We also believe both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. Therefore, we use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organisation. 
 
We are looking for high potential individuals to join us in driving our people forward. Could this be you? Join our team today and find a rewarding, global career.
  
Some of our award-winning benefits:
 
·  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.
 
·    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.
 
·    20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum 
 
·   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 etc.
 
·   Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
 
·   Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters.
 
·    Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution.
 
·   Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
 
·   Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.