2026 Japan Summer Associate Program - Global Quantitative Strategies

The Quantitative Strategies Group (QSG) is responsible for the models and analytics used in the Sales and Trading divisions within Global Markets. The group designs, builds and maintains industrial strength tools for analyzing, pricing and risk managing financial products across all asset classes traded by Bank of America. The group works closely with trading, structuring, risk management and technology to provide analytics which can quickly and accurately quantify the firm’s risks. This involves developing models and algorithms able to accurately calculate the value and risk of the financial products we offer our clients.

The Summer Program is a 10-week program designed to provide Summer Associates with a unique opportunity to gain an exposure to life at Bank of America and also make significant contributions to the team. The Summer Program begins with an orientation and induction to the firm. Summer Associates are given a true associate experience, as assignments mirror full-time responsibility and include goal-setting and a formal review process. 

• Access to the bank’s learning hub containing a variety of learning resources, ranging from banking fundamentals to communication skills 

• Structured and on-the-job training

• Networking and social opportunities

• Speaker series with senior management across all lines of business

• Corporate Social Responsibility project/learning

• Involvement in Opportunity and Inclusion training/events  

• Consideration for full-time employment upon graduation