Bank of London First US Headquarters coming to Charlotte

The Bank of London has just announced plans to build their first US headquarters right here in Charlotte, creating 350 new jobs with an total annual payroll of $33 million.

“The Bank of London has truly game-changing and patented technology that will power the borderless economy of the future. We will be continuing to invest heavily in our technology offering for clients and we’ve chosen Charlotte as a key location to drive our agenda forward, enabled by Charlotte’s unique combination of banking talent, technologists, and financial business leaders,” Bank of London Co-President and Group Operating Officer Jim Ditmore said.

The company says it will open its U.S. Global Platform & Services headquarters in the Queen City, which includes new positions in software development, compliance and risk, technology operations, infrastructure engineering and business operations.

Behind New York, Charlotte is the second largest banking city in the country with a deep talent pool at its disposal.

“Without doubt, Charlotte has some of the best bank technology and business talent that the U.S. – and the world – has to offer. I should know. I spent some of the happiest years of my working life in Charlotte when employed by Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo),” said Anthony Watson, group chief executive and founder of The Bank of London. “I’m beyond delighted to once again work in the Queen City as we transform banking for the betterment of all.”

Bank of London said it has already acquired an 11-year lease on a 40,000 square foot floor at One Independence Center, which sits at the intersection of Trade and Tryon in Uptown.