Bank of America has eliminated 150 junior banker jobs in its investment bank, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The bank's latest cuts follow similar exercises at rivals JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs and are part of an annual process to cut under-performers.

Charlotte-based Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) has trimmed 150 junior positions in its investment banking division, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The recent wave of layoffs is not isolated, as BofA had already reduced staff in its equities sales and trading teams in London earlier this year, according to reports.

The layoffs are part of an annual process to cut under-performers. However, deal volumes have also fallen below expectations in the first half of the year.

Bank of America eliminated some investment banking roles on Monday, including in New York, according to three sources familiar with the situation who declined to be identified discussing personnel matters.

Bank of America (BAC) laid off 150 junior investment bankers as part of its annual performance review process, according to a media report published on Tuesday.

Ruben Torres has been named president of Bank of America El Paso. Torres, who was hired by Bank of America as a senior relationship manager in 2022, succeeds Kristi Marcum,

Reuters said they came a few weeks after Bank of America laid off about 1% of its workforce following performance reviews, including managing