I’m proud to work for a company that has a long history in New Orleans and Baton Rouge and is expanding its commitment to advancing economic opportunity in my home state. I look forward to all the possibilities that lie ahead.
Jonathan Matessino  |  President, Bank of America New Orleans/Baton Rouge
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The New Orleans & Baton Rouge region is your home. It’s ours, too.

We are committed to helping our communities thrive - dedicating our resources to address the issues that matter most in each community where we live and work.

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Turning financial knowledge into action

Life doesn’t stop for you, but Bank of America does. We’re not just here to help with your everyday banking. We’re here to help you go further by providing banking solutions, powerful tools and financial education resources like Better Money Habits®.

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Open an account

Sign up or sign in to enjoy tools, benefits and rewards to help you manage your money.

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Get impressive digital tools

Access Bank of America banking and Merrill investing in one mobile app, easily transfer money, access Erica® your virtual financial assistant and much more.

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Learn Better Money Habits®

Start taking steps toward improving your financial well-being.

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New Orleans locations coming soon

We're excited to be opening new financial centers in New Orleans to help serve our clients. Our first location is expected to open in 2026. Wherever you are with your financial goals, our experienced local specialists will be here to help you.

To get started before our locations open, download our Mobile Banking app today
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Move your business forward at our Center
for Business Empowerment

Whether you're starting a new business or running an established one, you'll find tools to tackle new challenges, lending insights to ignite momentum and guidance to match your ambition.

Explore now
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Meet the next generation of
change-makers

Since 2004, our Student Leaders® program has helped prepare high school students for the workforce by connecting them to skills development and leadership training. Through paid internships with local nonprofits they gain practical work and life experiences. It's just one more way we're working to build a better future for all.

Learn about student leadership
Jonathan Matessino | President, Bank of America New Orleans/Baton Rouge

Jonathan Matessino | President, Bank of America New Orleans/Baton Rouge

Let’s build something together

As President of Bank of America New Orleans and Baton Rouge, I have the privilege of leading our teammates as we deliver the company’s global resources to the region in ways that are most meaningful for our unique economy. Together we drive responsible growth, lead and advocate for employees, and strengthen our communities through investments in workforce development, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization, as well as investments in priority industries and small business growth. Through our commitment to responsible growth, we are expanding our presence in the region by adding bankers and increasing social responsibility efforts. Our teammates are proud to be members of this community. Together we deliver Bank of America’s capabilities to help the households we serve achieve their financial goals, connect companies to capital that will generate economic growth, and connect our communities to tools that help them thrive.

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Supporting economic opportunity for diverse people & communities

At Bank of America, we have a long-standing commitment to support economic opportunity for diverse people and communities. We are doing this by building upon our existing efforts and leveraging our strengths: creating more affordable housing and expanding home ownership, increasing lending and support to minority-owned small businesses, championing job training and career readiness and addressing health disparities like access to care. We continue to focus on working collaboratively across sectors to advance opportunities that will create real impact in the lives of individuals and for the communities we serve, using the past to inform our perspective and understanding as we tackle barriers within our communities.

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Creating access to jobs

To help create jobs and fuel economic opportunity, we're partnering with local organizations and other companies to help people get the skills they need and build a growing pipeline of talent for jobs of the future.

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Investing in Hispanic-Latino teammates, clients and communities we serve

Learn more how we are advancing opportunities for Hispanic-Latinos as part of our commitment to responsible growth.
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Our investment in women

At Bank of America, our ongoing work to invest in women includes how we support them as they make meaningful contributions within our company and in our communities.
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Financial education, resources & advice from Bank of America

We’re committed to providing extensive, personalized support to help people gain the knowledge they need to make confident financial decisions.
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The power of the arts

At Bank of America, we believe in the power of the arts to help economies thrive, educate and enrich societies, and create greater cultural understanding. That’s why we’re helping the arts flourish in communities across the globe.

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We make customers our first priority.

For three years in a row, J.D. Power has certified Bank of America for Outstanding Customer Satisfaction with Financial Health Support - Banking & Payments. ***

J.D.Power 2024 certified financial health support banking and payment

Going above & beyond for our teammates

We're #1 in our industry and #1 for workers on the JUST Capital's 2024 Rankings of America's Most JUST Companies. **

Being a great place to work has its rewards. And awards.

Because of our investments in industry-leading programs and resources, and our commitment to helping teammates achieve their personal and professional goals, we were awarded the Grand Stevie Award for Organization of the Year. *

* The Stevie Awards recognize the achievements of businesses and professionals worldwide. Organizations self-nominate, providing data for various categories, and winners are determined by the average scores of more than 240 professionals worldwide serving as judges.

** For the annual Rankings, JUST Capital collects and analyzes corporate data to evaluate the 1,000 largest public U.S. companies across 20 issues identified through comprehensive, ongoing public opinion research on Americans' attitudes toward responsible corporate behavior. In determining the top 10 companies for workers, JUST Capital used its Workers Leaders Index which tracks the top 20% of companies in its annual Rankings that perform the best across the five worker related issues evaluated. https://justcapital.com

*** J.D. Power 2024 Financial Health Support CertificationSM is based on exceeding customer experience benchmarks using client surveys and a best practices verification. For more information, visit www.jdpower.com/awards