Senior Vice President, Sr Municipal Credit Officer

Job Description:

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!

The Public Sector Banking Group, within the firm’s Municipal Banking and Markets Group, provides on-balance-sheet financing solutions, including loans, letters of credit, and other credit products—to state and municipal clients, such as cities, counties, school districts, public universities, public utilities and transportation authorities.

Job Description:

This role is primarily responsible for independently underwriting and structuring transactions; preparing and presenting credit packages for prospective opportunities; and evaluating clients’ credit quality, economic and sector conditions, repayment capacity, and key risks through quantitative and qualitative analysis. The role collaborates with Municipal Credit Officers, Risk Management, Investment Bankers, Client Managers, and clients, and works with external bank counsel to document transactions. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with credit policies, guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements; managing assigned portfolios; overseeing all related monitoring and administrative activities; and coaching and mentoring junior municipal credit employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partners with coverage teams to evaluate opportunities and provide the product expertise needed to deliver effective client solutions
• Works with Credit Officers, Global Market Credit, and Risk partners to assess and deliver appropriate credit solutions
• Develops transaction structures, conducts underwriting and analysis, and provides credit recommendations
• Evaluates financial, industry, economic, and other relevant factors to recommend appropriate client exposure
• Negotiates client relationships while ensuring adherence to credit policies, guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Assesses the financial condition of clients and prospects, together with relevant industry, economic, and market factors
• Gathers background and financial information, communicates the bank’s position, and negotiates client relationships

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, public administration, related field, or equivalent work experience
• Seven to ten years of experience in commercial or municipal credit analysis, transaction structuring, financial markets, municipal finance, or government administration
• Familiarity with loan and bond documentation
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present work persuasively
• Sound judgment, logical reasoning, and a strong results orientation
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual team across geographic locations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$115,000.00 - $500,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.