Veterans Associate Program

ne of the world's leading financial institutions. Our Veterans will work on cutting edge-problems and help develop innovative solutions in all aspects of client coverage and deal execution including:

• Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality

• Coordinating the activities of team members and clients with minimal supervision while taking on new responsibilities

• Building relationships and facilitating the information flow across a wide array of products and businesses

• Conducting industry and product research, database maintenance and/or writing reports

• Preparing pitch books, live deal materials and economic and market updates

• Pitching new business

• Analyzing detailed corporate and financial information, as well as conducting due diligence

• Performing complex financial modeling & valuation work (discounted cash flow, pro forma merger, precedent transaction, comparable company analysis, etc.)

• Idea generation and seeking out new, value-added, and/or unusual sources of information

2026 Program Logistics:

• Applicants must be available to participate in the full duration of the program in New York City.

  • Current geographic deployment is not factored into programmatic approach and design (domestic or abroad)
  • No exceptions will be granted

• Applicants should consider their long-term career interest in financial services and whether this type of program is best suited to those interested

  • Veterans considering and/or have already applied to business school are encouraged to apply through our MBA Recruiting efforts and will not be considered for this program
  • Veterans seeking immediate hire for open roles at the bank should apply through our Lateral Recruiting efforts and will not be considered for this program
  • A full list of all bank career opportunities can be found at bankofamerica.com/careers

• Program participants who are extended Full-Time offers at the completion of this 12-week program must be prepared to begin work full-time on or about July 20, 2026

  • Veterans may also be required to complete Summer & Full-Time Training in July 2026 as part of Program Management for new incoming Associates

• Market specific specialized licensing and certification may be mandatory post completion of the program (depending on LOB and role including but not limited to Series 7, 55, 63, 79)

• All rotations during VAP and Full-Time placements will be in the New York City

Qualifications:

VAP candidates must demonstrate a combination of relevant experience, ability to multi-task various projects concurrently, adaptability in an ever-changing market driven environment, strong interest in global financial markets, academic aptitude, track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities, and strategic/creative thinking. Some common driving characteristics we look for include team focus, decisiveness, initiative, strong work ethic, highly motivated, assertiveness, dynamic, ability to grasp concepts quickly.

Ideal candidates should possess:

• BS/BA degree (required) with outstanding academic qualifications at the time of application

• Transitioned from the U.S. Military within with an honorable discharge in the past 5 years or currently serving in the Reserves or National Guard

• Junior Military Officer, Warrant Officer, NCO

• Strong quantitative/analytical skills; numeric and problem-solving orientation

• Organizational skills

• Attention to detail

• Distinguished verbal and written communication skills, ability to present complex material in a simple manner

• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with clients (majority of roles are client facing and/or require an interest in facing off with clients)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint); and familiarity with market data sources a plus

Enhancing skills:

• Degree concentrations in Finance, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics or Finance-related degree desired
• Understanding of accounting, financial modeling, and corporate finance (job specific)
• Working knowledge of financial statements

  • Some roles may require knowledge of at least one programming language (including but not limited to Java, C, C++, Scala, Perl, R, Slang, etc.), In these cases, experience in statistics or machine learning a plus

  • Database including NoSQL or column stores and data visualization experience also a plus

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

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