Bank of America: Obituary, Death Leo Lukenas III, Ex-Green Beret and Investment Banking Associate, Dies After Working 120-Hour Weeks on FIG Deal; Colleagues and Community Mourn Loss of Devoted Husband and Father
Leo Lukenas III, a dedicated husband, loving father, and Investment Banking Associate at Bank of America, has tragically passed away after allegedly working 120-hour weeks on a deal in the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) sector. According to reports, Leo was found dead in his office, with locals claiming he dropped dead after long hours of working without rest.
Leo, a New York resident, was a proud veteran and former Green Beret, who joined the bank through the Veteran’s program. He brought a decade of experience leading high-performing teams in volatile environments to his role at Bank of America. His colleagues and friends remember him as a dedicated and hardworking individual who always put his best foot forward.
Concerns have been raised about the extreme working hours Leo was subjected to, with reports suggesting he worked 120 hours a week for four weeks straight, relying on energy drinks to stay awake. This raises questions about the bank’s policies and procedures regarding working hours and employee well-being.
Leo was working on the UMB Heartland deal alongside Gary Howe, the head of BOA FIG, at the time of his death. Despite this tragic incident, Bank of America has yet to release an official statement. Leo’s death has sent shockwaves through the financial community, with many taking to social media to express their condolences and outrage.
Social media reactions have been pouring in, with many expressing anger and frustration at the bank’s alleged treatment of Leo. Some have pointed out that this is not the first time Bank of America has faced scrutiny over employee working conditions and deaths. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about work-life balance and employee well-being in the financial industry.
Leo’s colleagues and friends have remembered him as a dedicated and passionate individual who gave everything to his work and family. His wife and young son are now left to grieve his loss, with many calling for the bank to take responsibility for their role in his death.
The incident has raised questions about the internal tracker system at Bank of America, which is supposed to monitor junior employees’ working hours and alert seniors when they exceed 100 hours per week. It remains unclear whether the system failed or if seniors were notified but chose to ignore it.
As the financial community mourns the loss of Leo Lukenas III, many are calling for change and accountability. His death serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of extreme working hours and the need for better work-life balance in the financial industry.
