Bank of America in the UK
This is where we work, but we live here too, and are committed to enriching our communities. We leverage our on-the-ground knowledge and global resources to help companies and institutions in the UK prosper. We work with local non-profit groups to tackle difficult social issues and we invest in benefits that support the well-being of our employees and their families.
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Let’s build something together
“Bank of America opened its first office in the United Kingdom in 1931, marking the beginning of our long-standing presence. Today, our teams in London, Chester, and Belfast and across the surrounding regions continue to strengthen our role as a critical hub within EMEA.
We provide corporate and institutional clients with a broad suite of world-class capabilities, spanning corporate, commercial and investment banking, sales and trading, payment solutions; and industry-leading research.
Guided by our focus on Responsible Growth, we strive to deliver sustainable results for clients and shareholders while contributing to the long-term success of our communities through philanthropic initiatives led by the Bank of America Foundation. Our work aims to foster social progress and economic mobility, investing in partnerships that enable income creation and strengthen broader community development.
Through our support of the UK’s cultural sector, we also maintain long-standing partnerships with institutions such as Tate Modern and the National Theatre, helping advance outreach, education, and skills initiatives that engage young people in the arts.
Our achievements are driven by the dedication and expertise of our inclusive workforce, and are supported by ongoing investment in our people, technology, and infrastructure.
I am proud to be part of this team and the impact we create together.”
Fernando Vicario | CEO of Merrill Lynch International and Country Executive for UK
Global reach
We have operations in more than 35 countries and provide access to more than 140 currencies
Global authority
78% of Global Fortune 500 companies partner with us
Global excellence
Voted top Fixed Income Research House (Asia, Japan, Emerging EMEA & LatAm) by Extel in 2025
Community connection
We've been helping local philanthropic institutions in the UK support race and equality, the arts and environmental initiatives
Local recognition
In 2024 Saba Nazar, Co-head of Global Financial Sponsors, was included in the Financial News FN100 Most Influential Women list and in 2023 Andrea Sullivan, International Executive, Social & Environment Group, on the Meaningful Business 100 list
Talent and technology that streamline business across borders
We offer comprehensive advisory and financial solutions to make your company or institution more efficient and prosperous – with a focus on effecting positive change and sustainable growth through a variety of initiatives.
Global Markets
Offering global sales and trading services to institutional and corporate clients across fixed income, credit, currencies, commodities and equities. We also provide risk management and foreign exchange products to our commercial and corporate clients.
Global Banking
Building long-term relationships with financial institutions, multinational and local corporations by delivering integrated advisory services and solutions. Our expertise spans all major industries and includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate banking, risk management, and debt and equity solutions. We manage the end-to-end credit process, and also design and deliver credit and treasury products to our corporate and institutional clients.
BofA Global Research
More than 600 professionals make up our award-winning research organization. From weekly economic and market updates to deep analysis of difficult societal issues and macro business trends, their objective, leading-edge reports enable clients to make smart investment decisions.
Our global presence
As one of the world’s leading financial institutions, we provide access to stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds in 200 countries and territories. Learn more about the range of solutions and insights we offer institutional clients and companies around the world.
Thought leadership
Data-driven research and trend-setting analysis to help you make informed decisions.
Helping our communities thrive
We partner with local leaders and organizations to help address the issues that matter most.
Enriching society through the arts
As Principal Partner of the National Portrait Gallery, we launched the gallery’s reduced tickets programme, opening the world’s most extensive collection of portraits to a wider audience.
Driving diverse digital talent
We’re proud to work with Ada, National College Digital Skills’ diversity outreach and apprenticeship programmes to further extend their reach from London to NW.
Helping to create jobs
We’re supporting Big Issue Invest’s Growth Impact Fund – providing capital to social purpose organisations that tackle barriers of access to capital for diverse led organisations.
Join our team
Our multinational UK team includes more than 6,700 employees making it the largest employee base outside of the U.S. All team members have opportunities for career development and access to programs that support their physical, emotional and financial wellness.
Where we are
Beyond the UK
Since opening our first UK office in 1931, we’ve developed long-term relationships with companies throughout the world. Let us help you make connections globally.
Legal/regulatory information
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