Jobs at Bank Of America in United States, Ann Arbor

Job Description:

Job Description:

This job is responsible for serving as the first point of contact for financial center clients, helping to uncover personal banking needs of both individual and small business clients, offering appropriate solutions, and connecting clients to specialists. Key responsibilities include deepening client relationships through platform services, supporting clients with self-service or transactional activities, and providing exceptional client care. Job expectations include proactively connecting with clients through outbound calls and conducting consistent follow-up routines.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with teams to provide financial center clients with both consumer and small business solutions, services, and strategies when uncovering personal banking needs and helping clients navigate their unique life priorities

• Assists, educates, and trains clients on conducting simple transactions through self-service technologies

• Leverages available resources, technologies, and processes to optimize the client experience and deliver operational excellence and accuracy

• Adheres to established processes, laws, and guidelines in performing day-to-day activities, such as opening accounts, account maintenance, and Digital Assisted Shopping

• Manages client interactions by taking the best course of action for the bank and its clients and abiding by all regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Has a minimum of one year demonstrated sales experience in arelationship-oriented

• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and intense focus on results, acting in the best interest of the client.

• Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships.

• Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients’ financial lives.

• Is confident in identifying solutions for helping new and existing clients based on their needs.

• Has strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Is able to communicate effectively and confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients (in-person and by phone).

• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information, technology platforms, handle ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients’ needs.

• Demonstrates effective time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Is a commissioned notary or can successfully obtain a notary commission in the state you work within a few months of start date in role (exact timeframe varies by location due to differing state laws).

• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, or a related field.

• Experience working in a financial center where goals were met or exceeded.

• Retail and/or sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment.

• Experience working in an environment with individual and/or team goals where goals were routinely met or exceeded.

• Experience with financial information, spreadsheets and financial skills.

• Knowledge of banking products and services.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft applications and previous experience utilizing laptop technology

• Active Listening

• Business Acumen

• Customer and Client Focus

• Oral Communications

• Problem Solving

• Account Management

• Client Experience Branding

• Client Management

• Client Solutions Advisory

• Relationship Building

• Business Development

• Pipeline Management

• Prospecting

• Referral Identification

• Referral Management

Minimum Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

This job is responsible for supporting the Financial Advisor (FA) team to further develop and enhance existing client relationships. Key responsibilities include serving as a key point of contact for clients on any non-administrative requests/needs while supporting relationship management activities and developing, implementing, and monitoring the team's client service model. Job expectations include assisting with client meetings related to investment strategy, account performance, new products, and market developments to promote growth and acquisition. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities:

• Tracks all client actions/activities to ensure the highest level of client service is provided, while presenting time sensitive updates to the team and monitoring and reporting on client satisfaction
• Attends client review meetings to assist with relationship deepening conversations
• Executes on the team service model, including engaging with specialists/partners to address client's needs
• Manages aspects of the client relationship process, including client onboarding and resolving escalations
• Assists the Financial Advisor team and/or Senior Business Managers in developing and monitoring the team's client book segmentation strategy

Skills:

• Account Management
• Business Acumen
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Portfolio Management
• Referral Identification
• Referral Management
• Relationship Building
• Administrative Services
• Client Investments Management
• Customer Service Management
• Process Simplification

Required Qualifications:

• Either Series 7 and 66 licenses or Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support
• SAFE ACT Registration
• Individuals in this role are required to maintain a Form ADV-2B, which provides clients details on individual’s experience and educational background, along with other requirements governed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Maintain at least one firm approved designation
• Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills
• Ability to lead through collaboration and influence without direct authority
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at once
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services
• Proven ability to manage risk and support sound decisions
• Ability to research escalated client issues for response/resolution

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent