Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president, who lost her life in a fatal stabbing at New York City s Times Square on Monday. As loved ones and others remember her, Piacenti's professional life has also drawn attention Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president, who lost her life in a fatal stabbing at New York City s Times Square on Monday. As loved ones and others remember her, Piacenti's...
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president, who lost her life in a fatal stabbing at New York City’s Times Square on Monday.
As loved ones and others remember her, Piacenti's professional life has also drawn attention. She worked as vice president in Bank of America. Here is what is known about her career.
Erin Piacenti, 32, was from Chester, New Jersey and was a vice president in Bank of America's business selection and conflicts unit, as per her LinkedIn profile. She was killed in a tragic stabbing incident in Times Square on Monday.
As per reports, her husband Frank Piacenti was also attacked but is expected to survive.
Frank and Erin got married in August 2024, as per Yahoo News, citing their marriage photos on Erin's social media handles.
Bank of America acknowledged the loss in statement “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her loved ones,” the bank said in an emailed statement to Reuters on Tuesday.
Piacenti started her career as a legal intern with Major League Baseball. She later worked in M&A roles at Morgan Stanley and the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell. She joined Bank of America in 2025.
While her exact salary is not available, here is an estimate based on industry data.
As per Glassdoor, the estimated average salary for a Vice President at Bank of America globally is around $182,000 per year. The average annual total compensation is around $163,000.
According to 6figr, employees at Bank of America working as Vice President earn an average of $163,000, with pay mostly ranging from $132,000 to $431,000.
HT.com couldn't independently verify her salary. These are estimated figures based on industry data and not Piacenti's confirmed personal salary.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the unprovoked attack started near West 41st Street and 7th Avenue after a woman pulled two knives from a Target bag. Responding NYPD officers first used a Taser before firing their weapons at the alleged attacker, who was fatally wounded.
Both victims and the suspect were transported to Bellevue Hospital.
Bank of America's Manhattan office is located close to Times Square at One Bryant Park.
Piacenti suffered stab wounds in the incident and was later pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the attack appeared to be random and unprovoked, making the fatal incident even more tragic.
"The investigation remains ongoing by the NYPD Force Investigation Division," the NYPD said in a statement, adding that the suspect, Pamela Cisneros, a 49-year-old woman, was killed on Monday as officers responded, as per Reuters.
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