Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor - Atlanta Buckhead & Associates Market jobs at Bank Of America in United States, Atlanta

Job Description:

Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

The Merrill Wealth Management Team Financial Advisor (TFA) engages in:

• Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed the required performance hurdles
• Effectively sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate service provider, and executing highly customized solutions to meet the customer needs
• Recommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects and clients based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences
• Balancing investment growth, referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, administrative compliance and personal growth and development according to both a day-to-day and longer-term plan
• Planning and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice
• Seeking the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a client
• Establishing and maintaining relationship with the management team and informing management of any circumstances that require supervisoryattention/review/approvalas per compliance guidelines and policies
• Completing mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements

The Team Financial Advisor receives:

• The strength and name recognition of Merrill and Bank of America.
• World class training throughout their career with Merrill Wealth Management
• State of the art software programs to assist in your success
• Access to a full array of investment and banking products for your clients
• Coaches or mentors located within your office to work with you towards your success

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performance Hurdles: A Team Financial Advisor (TFA) must acquire clients through personalized marketing techniques to meet minimum performance hurdles.
• Registration and Licensing Requirement: A TFA is required to obtain necessary licensing and registrations (Series 7 and Series 66 and Insurance).
• Education Requirement: A TFA is required to complete the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Investment Planning Course and the Financial Planning course.
• Development Assessment: A TFA must successfully complete ongoing Developmental Assessments throughout the training. In preparation for the assessment, the TFA studies a variety of topics and may participate in developmental activities in the areas including but not limited to: Merrill strategy, products & services, wealth management process, desk top technology, marketing consultative sales skills and investment financial planning knowledge.
• Performance Requirements: A TFA is expected to meet the performance and development requirements of the Financial Advisor Development Program and transition to a full Financial Advisor at the conclusion of the program.

Required Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage with and influence others
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) - Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
• Proven ability to assess needs of clients and recommend appropriatesolutions/interventions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
• Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
• Goal and results oriented
• Ability to source clients through prospecting and networking
• Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
• Strong follow-through skills
• Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Desired Qualifications

• At minimum a Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated track record of success
• Proficiency in using Sales Force / Client Relationship Manager Tool
• Strong understanding of the Financial Advisor role

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 your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be 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.

This job is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products. Job expectations include applying and expanding knowledge by completing required licenses and trainings.
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:

• Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions
• Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
• Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
• Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities
• Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele
• Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended

Skills:

• Account Management
• Advisory
• Client Experience Branding
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Issue Management
• Pipeline Management
• Causation Analysis
• Client Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Management
• Written Communications

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• Manages the end-to-end client journey to deliver on client needs and drive sales opportunities while mitigating risk
• Identifies and refers specialized small business opportunities and solutions to clients while conducting small business relationship reviews
• Delivers a branded customer experience within aligned sales portfolios by being in the field a minimum of 80% of the time
• Fosters relationships with key partners such as Merchant, Practice Solutions, Treasury, and Business Banking to increase small business opportunities
• Leverages knowledge of credit to advise small business owners on solutions, services, and digital capabilities that help them meet their short and long-term business goals
• Supports execution of the sales delivery model to achieve targeted performance and growth of the bank's Small Business segment
• Coaches, develops, guides, and delivers feedback to associates and clients while embodying a client and employee-centric culture

Required Qualifications:

• The Business Banking Relationship Manager role is an outside sales role and will require the incumbent to be in the field at least 80% of the time.

• Has proven success in consultative sales in financial services or in business-to-business sales

• Ability to demonstrate examples of improving specific businesses financial outcomes by interpreting financial statements and recommending specific levers

• Is passionate about outside sales and enjoys spending time prospecting

• Wants to enhance existing relationships and exceed sales goals

• Can analyze financial conditions of clients and industry trends

• Can understand and interpret financial statements and cash flow analysis

• Has excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability

• Enjoys partnering and negotiating with a team of bank employees to solve client issues

• Demonstrated management of a client portfolio with focus on relationship development and deepening

• Thorough knowledge of small business financial products and services

• Familiarity with CRM platforms and other banking systems

Desired Qualifications:

• Community leadership

• Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or economics preferred or seven years relevant work experience

Skills:

• Client Experience Branding
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Pipeline Management
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Financial Analysis
• Oral Communications
• Prioritization
• Written Communications
• Coaching
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Prospecting
• Risk Management

Job Description:

Job Description:
This job is responsible for engaging clients in the lobby to educate and assist with conducting transactions through self-service resources, such as mobile banking, online banking, or ATM. Key responsibilities include accurately and efficiently processing cash transactions for clients as needed. Job expectations include having deep conversations with clients to gain in-depth knowledge of the financial and life priorities and connecting clients to solutions that meet the financial goals.

Responsibilities:
• Executes the bank's risk culture and strives for operational excellence
• Builds relationships with clients to meet financial needs
• Follows established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Grows business knowledge and network by partnering with experts in small business, lending, and investments
• Manages financial center traffic, appointments, and outbound calls effectively
• Drives the client experience
• Manages cash responsibilities

Required Qualifications:
• 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 new and existing clients based on their needs.
• Communicates effectively and confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
• Is confident in educating clients on how to conduct simple banking transactions through self-service technologies (for example, ATM, online banking, mobile banking).
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients’ needs.
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Efficiently manages time and capacity.
• Focuses on results, while acting in the best interest of the client.
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions.
• One year of demonstrated successful sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment with individual sales goals.
• Six months of cash handling experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or business-relevant Associate’s Degree such as business management, business administration or finance​

Skills:
• Adaptability
• 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

Job Description:

Job Description:
This job is responsible for engaging clients in the lobby to educate and assist with conducting transactions through self-service resources, such as mobile banking, online banking, or ATM. Key responsibilities include accurately and efficiently processing cash transactions for clients as needed. Job expectations include having deep conversations with clients to gain in-depth knowledge of the financial and life priorities and connecting clients to solutions that meet the financial goals.

Responsibilities:
• Executes the bank's risk culture and strives for operational excellence
• Builds relationships with clients to meet financial needs
• Follows established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Grows business knowledge and network by partnering with experts in small business, lending, and investments
• Manages financial center traffic, appointments, and outbound calls effectively
• Drives the client experience
• Manages cash responsibilities

Required Qualifications:
• 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 new and existing clients based on their needs.
• Communicates effectively and confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
• Is confident in educating clients on how to conduct simple banking transactions through self-service technologies (for example, ATM, online banking, mobile banking).
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients’ needs.
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Efficiently manages time and capacity.
• Focuses on results, while acting in the best interest of the client.
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions.
• One year of demonstrated successful sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment with individual sales goals.
• Six months of cash handling experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or business-relevant Associate’s Degree such as business management, business administration or finance​

Skills:
• Adaptability
• 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

Responsibilities:

• Manages the end-to-end client journey to deliver on client needs and drive sales opportunities while mitigating risk

• Identifies and refers specialized small business opportunities and solutions to clients while conducting small business relationship reviews

• Delivers a branded customer experience within aligned sales portfolios by being in the field a minimum of 80% of the time

• Fosters relationships with key partners such as Merchant, Practice Solutions, Treasury, and Business Banking to increase small business opportunities

• Leverages knowledge of credit to advise small business owners on solutions, services, and digital capabilities that help them meet their short and long-term business goals

• Supports execution of the sales delivery model to achieve targeted performance and growth of the bank's Small Business segment

• Coaches, develops, guides, and delivers feedback to associates and clients while embodying a client and employee-centric culture

:

• The Business Banking Relationship Manager is an outside sales role and will require the incumbent to be in the field at least 80% of the time

• Has proven success in consultative sales in financial services or in business-to-business sales

• Ability to demonstrate examples of improving specific businesses financial outcomes by interpreting financial statements and recommending specific levers

• Is passionate about outside sales and enjoys spending time prospecting

• Wants to enhance existing relationships and exceed sales goals

• Can analyze financial conditions of clients and industry trends

• Can understand and interpret financial statements and cash flow analysis

• Has excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability

• Enjoys partnering and negotiating with a team of bank employees to solve client issues

• Demonstrated management of a client portfolio with focus on relationship development and deepening

• Thorough knowledge of small business financial products and services

• Familiarity with CRM platforms and other banking systems

:

• Community leadership

• Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment

• Bachelor’s degree desired but not required

Skills:

• Client Experience Branding

• Client Management

• Client Solutions Advisory

• Customer and Client Focus

• Pipeline Management

• Credit Documentation Requirements

• Financial Analysis

• Oral Communications

• Prioritization

• Written Communications

• Coaching

• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations

• Prospecting

• Risk Management

Job Description:

Job Description:
This job is responsible for managing a financial center and it's employees on a day-today basis. Key responsibilities include operating as a business owner and fostering a team environment, instilling an effective client-centric and risk culture in the center, and helping clients achieve the financial goals. Job expectations include ensuring operational excellence and cohesive effectiveness.

Responsibilities:
• Develops talent, including proactive sourcing of candidates
• Manages client traffic, engaging and appropriately routing clients, and fostering client retention
• Manages business results through formalized management routines and coaching
• Creates a world class client experience environment
• Manages market-level initiative prescribed by market leaders
• Drives operational excellence by engaging employees on business strategy
• Manages organizational priorities and effective execution

Managerial Responsibilities:
This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.
• Breaks down barriers to create a more inclusive environment that supports company D&I goals
• Challenges end-to-end process efficiency and effectiveness, champion data driven decision-making and removes obstacles to optimize operations
• Contributes to enterprise strategy and influence messaging to connect team contributions to business purpose, results, and success
• Inspects and challenges risk controls, governance and culture to ensure the timely identification, escalation, debate and remediation of risk across the organization
• Coaches to sustain and elevates organizational performance while differentiating to ensure pay for performance
• Efficiently allocates and manages resources across the organization to drive short and long term profitability
• Inspects and manages the health of the bench to ensure succession for the organization, while supporting enterprise talent needs
• Mobilizes organizational resources to deliver the full range of the bank’s capabilities to meet client needs and to gain competitive advantage4

Required Qualifications:
• 1+ years leadership experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: coaching, training, or motivating a diverse work team
• 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 clients based on their needs and can resolve problems independently or bring in others as needed.
• Communicates effectively and confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients’ needs.
• Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Efficiently manages your time and capacity.
• Can manage complexity, prioritize tasks, delegate and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Can interpret performance results, find opportunities to drive success and hold others accountable to results.
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.

Desired Qualifications:
• 1+ years management experience including hiring, coaching, and developing direct reports
• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions.
• Experience working in an environment with individual and team goals where goals were routinely met or exceeded.
• Bilingual skills.

Skills:
• Customer Service Management
• Performance Management
• Coaching
• Customer and Client Focus
• Talent Development
• Risk Management
• Sales Performance Management
• Business Operations Management
• Recruiting
• Result Orientation
• Referral Management
• Leadership Development
• Inclusive Leadership
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving

Minimum Education Requirement:
• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent