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.
Bank of America in the UK
This is where we work, but we live here too, and we are committed to enriching our community. 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.
Let’s build something together
Bank of America has a long and proud history in the United Kingdom, having opened our first office in 1931. Since then, our presence in the UK has continued to grow, with employees based in Chester, London and surrounding areas.
We deliver world-class products and services to our corporate and institutional clients including corporate, commercial and investment banking, sales and trading, payment solutions and market-leading research. As a key hub in EMEA, the breadth of our expertise positions us perfectly to connect our clients with the European, international and U.S. markets. With a focus on Responsible Growth, we continue to build sustainable relationships and deliver returns to our clients and shareholders as well as advance the success of our communities with philanthropic investments through the Bank of America Foundation.
Our ongoing success is underpinned by the commitment and expertise of our diverse colleagues, combined with continued investments in our platform, people and capabilities.
I am proud to be part of this team.
Bernard Mensah | President of International
Global reach
We have operations in more than 35 countries and provide access to more than 140 currencies
Global authority
77% of Global Fortune 500 companies partner with us
Global excellence
Named World’s Best Bank by Euromoney in 2022. And in 2023, World’s Best Bank for Markets as well as Diversity and Inclusion
Community connection
We've been helping local philanthropic institutions in the UK support race and equality, the arts and environmental initiatives
Local recognition
In 2023 Saba Nazar, Co-head of Global Financial Sponsors, was included in the Financial News FN100 Most Influential Women list and Andrea Sullivan, International Executive, Social & Environment Group, on the Meaningful Business 100 list
Talent and technology that streamline business across borders
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.
What should the world expect from a bank?
Economies fluctuate but values don’t. Find the tools and insights you need to succeed. Our only ambition is to help you fulfill yours.
Legal/regulatory information
Here are some useful links and information, Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID2), EMEA Global Markets Sales Note Disclaimer », Electronic Communications Disclaimers - EMEA Global Markets and Corporate Investment Banking and BofA Securities Entities List. Bank of America warns against fraudulent cryptocurrency/binary option scam involving impersonation of bank employees, learn more here.