Business Solutions Advisor - Carlsbad Main Financial Center jobs at Bank Of America in United States, Carlsbad

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:

• 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

Minimum Education Requirement:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

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

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

Role Specifics:

This job is responsible for working with high-net worth clients with annual revenues of $100k-$5mm, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. Key responsibilities include leveraging technology to achieve business growth goals, profiling activities to determine a client's investor profile and financial resource objectives, building a sustainable book of business, and providing opportunities for advisors to pursue a career within the bank.

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.The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; Safe Act; Loan Originators; and FINRA.

Responsibilities:

• Provides tailored and personalized advice to clients through reviews and presentations, including assessing financial goals and recommending investment advisory strategies
• Communicates solutions to clients that are best suited for their financial needs, such as core Banking, as well as Investment and Life Priority™ solutions
• Partners with Financial Advisor teams to build their network by sharing relevant market developments and discussing new products (as appropriate) in an effort to promote portfolio growth
• Understands and accesses the full breadth of resources across the bank to benefit clients or prospects
• Develops and grows a book of business to meet and exceed pre-defined financial targets to measure their ability to progress to the next phase as an advisor
• Prioritizes client requests and makes introductions to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds

During this stage of your journey, the Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (MFSA) will help provide the necessary training and guidance through a defined path to become a successful and independent financial advisor. You will have the opportunity to work with both affluent and high net worth clients, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. In this role you will develop the relationship management skills necessary to operate in an Elite Growth Practice (EGP). From marketing yourself to managing your own practice, we’ll prepare you with everything you need as you develop within your role. The MFSA role provides experienced advisors the opportunity to pursue a career within Merrill Wealth Management. Once you have honed your skills and demonstrated success as a MFSA, you typically will progress into the next stage of training. This role is located in a Merrill branch.

We’ll help you:

• Get training and one-on-one mentorship from managers who are invested in your success. You’ll enroll in our Academy to develop as an advisor; the potential for growth is yours!
• Build connections to grow your network and business. Starting at a Merrill branch, you’ll interact with Merrill financial advisors, institutional retirement participants and higher net worth clients.
• Deliver advice throughclient reviews/presentations withconfidence, including reviews of financial goals, and recommend investment advisory strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Learn about the full suite of financial solutions.
• Connect clients to solutions that are in their best interest, such as core Banking, Investment & Life Priority™ solutions, through Bank of America and Merrill to meet their financial needs.

As a Merrill FSA, you can look forward to:

• A strong referral network from across the business to increase opportunities for affluent and high net worth client acquisition and provide access to partners who are specialists in their field.
• Marketing strategies to reach wider audiences with greater appeal.
• Ongoing professional development to deepen your skills and optimize your practice as the industry evolves.
• Potential Opportunities for professional growth.
• Leadership opportunities, including leading client and conference seminars.

We’re a culture that:

• Is committed to building a workplace where every employee is welcomed and given the support and resources to build and advance their careers. Along with taking care of our clients, we want to be a great place for people to work, and we strive to create an environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals.
• Believes diversity makes us stronger so we can reflect, connect to and meet the diverse needs of our clients around the world.
• Provides continuous training and developmental opportunities to help employees achieve their goals, whatever their background or experience.
• Is committed to advancing our tools, technology and ways of working. We always put our clients first to meet their evolving needs.
• Believes in responsible growth and is dedicated to supporting communities around the world by connecting them to the lending, investing and giving they need to remain vibrant and vital.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses.
• Two years' experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
• Self-starter who efficiently manages time and capacity.
• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever you put your mind to.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships.
• Collaborates effectively with others to get things done.
• Communicates effectively, confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast-paced environment.
• Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients.
• Thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation.
• Experience balancing investment management, sales activities, and new client development.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus, preferably in business-related field.
• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) is a plus.
• Obtained insurance licenses is preferred. ​

Skills:

• Account Management
• Client Investments Management
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Relationship Building
• Advisory
• Business Development
• Fraud Management
• Pipeline Management
• Portfolio Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification
• Sales Performance Management

This job is responsible for providing specialized and personalized service offering advice and guidance to financial center clients through the full spectrum of borrowing and banking offerings at each stage of the client's life plan. Key responsibilities include acquiring new and deepening existing client relationships by conducting client meetings and presenting customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Job expectations include effectively balancing sales performance, operational risk, and client relationship care by leveraging specialized expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Recommends financial advice and guidance that align with client financial goals and needs
• Builds and deepens relationships with new and existing clients by leveraging the full capabilities of the bank
• Analyzes client financial needs and applies knowledge of borrowing and banking to recommend alternative or additional financial services that best align with the client's unique priorities
• Connects with clients through outreach and pipeline management activities and conducts consistent follow-up routines to meet client needs
• Makes decisions on client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal partners based on client needs
• Partners with financial center leaders, performance managers, and market leaders to provide specialized guidance and coaching to financial center associates during meetings to assist with team delivery of an exceptional client experience

Qualifications:

• Has demonstrated experience and proven success with business-to-business sales, or small business banking.
• Has strong communication skills with the ability to effectively influence clients.
• Has effective customer service skills with ability to manage the full client end-to-end experience and problem resolution.
• Has a proven sales track record.
• Is able to build productive partnerships and working relationships.
• Is experienced with outbound phone sales.

Desired Qualifications:​

• Experience with financial information, spreadsheets and financial skills.
• Experience with in-person customer service and sales.
• Experience working with small business clients.
• Experience meeting or exceeding goals.
• A working knowledge of small business products and services.
• Bilingual skills.

Skills:

• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Referral Identification
• Risk Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Relationship Building

The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position:

FDIC; Safe Act; Loan Originators

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job Description:

The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position:FDIC, Safe Act/Loan Originators and FINRA.

As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), your journey begins obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, where you receive dedicated and personalized classes for your Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7 and Series 66 Exams. Once you obtain your licenses, you will be taught the foundational skills needed to be an advisor – from acquiring, building and managing client relationships to considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with advice and solutions to help them live their best financial lives, all while humanizing financial interactions. Once you have reached your key milestones, you will begin working in a financial center where you will help to deliver Bank of America’s core banking, investment solutions and approach to client care. We will equip you with everything you need as you move through the stages of development.

Once you have demonstrated success as a licensed Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I, you will typically progress into the next role, Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where you will continue to practice the skills you’ve learned by growing and deepening relationships within a portfolio of clients. As a successful Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, you will have the opportunity to advance in many roles within Bank of America and Merrill. The Academy will support you along the way with dedicated programs, tools and resources throughout your career journey.

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 your immediate termination.

We’ll help you

• Build a successful career at Bank of America through world-class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success.

• Get training and one-on-one coaching from Academy managers who are invested in your success.

• Grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach with clients to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.

• Earn your Security Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 licenses (63 & 65 accepted, in lieu of 66) though structured lessons and dedicated study time. You must obtain your SIE within 30 days of being hired & your Series 7 & 66 within 120 Days - a requirement for the role.

• Build your network. Starting at a financial center, you’ll interact with banking customers, small business owners and higher net worth clients alike. You’ll be able to leverage our relationships with one out of two households in the U.S. to help eventually grow your business.

• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice, deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.

• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners. Connect clients to all of the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all of their financial needs.

As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I, you can look forward to

• Unlimited potential for financial growth.

• A strong referral base from across the business through our relationship with one in every two households.

• Managing a portfolio of clients by providing exceptional client care with industry leading products, services, and education.

• Robust marketing support to reach wider audiences with greater appeal.

• Ongoing professional development to deepen your skills and optimize your practice as the industry evolves and changes.

• Opportunities to connect with experts including small business consultants, mortgage lenders and investment advisors.

We’re a culture that

• Believes in responsible growth and has a proven dedication to supporting the communities we serve.

• Provides continuous training and developmental opportunities to help people achieve their goals, whatever their background or experience.

• Believes diversity makes us stronger, so we can reflect, connect to and meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers around the world.

• Is committed to advancing our tools, technology, and ways of working. We always put our clients first to meet their evolving needs.

Required skills:

• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever you put your mind to.

• Is comfortable in a sales role, finding ways to nurture strong relationships with prospective clients.

• Communicates clearly and confidently with clients from all walks of life.

• Works well with others and collaborates productively to get things done.

• Can manage complexity, prioritize tasks and execute in a fast-paced environment.

• Likes to learn on your feet, adapting to new information and seeking the right solutions for clients.

• Efficiently manages your time and capacity.

• Is thorough and will incorporate relevant regulatory due diligence into daily to-do’s and long-term strategies for clients.

Desired skills:

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

• A bachelor’s degree, or 1-2 years’ experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.

• Experience assessing client needs, identifying/recommending solutions, and building/managing client relationships.

This job is responsible for managing a financial center (FC) in collaboration with senior team members, supporting the operational excellence of the FC and ensuring that all aspects run effectively and cohesively. Key responsibilities include overseeing of functions such as the smooth and efficient functioning of the teller line, day-to-day policy and procedure adherence, and improvement of financial center performance. Job expectations include ensuring that directives are implemented and taking up leadership responsibility for the financial center when teammates are absent.

Responsibilities:

• Manages client traffic, engaging and appropriately routing clients, and fosters client retention
• Manages business results through formalized management routines and coaching
• Creates a world class client experience environment
• Manages market-level initiatives prescribed by market leaders
• Drives operational excellence by engaging employees on business strategy
• Manages organizational priorities and effective execution

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 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
• 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:

• Experience in financial services and knowledge of financial services industry, products and solutions
• Experience in mortgage, retail and/or hospitality
• Experience working in an environment with individual and team goals where goals were routinely met or exceeded
• Bilingual skills

Skills:

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

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

Role Specifics:

This job is responsible for working with high-net worth clients with annual revenues of $100k-$5mm, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. Key responsibilities include leveraging technology to achieve business growth goals, profiling activities to determine a client's investor profile and financial resource objectives, building a sustainable book of business, and providing opportunities for advisors to pursue a career within the bank.

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.The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; Safe Act; Loan Originators; and FINRA.

Responsibilities:

• Provides tailored and personalized advice to clients through reviews and presentations, including assessing financial goals and recommending investment advisory strategies
• Communicates solutions to clients that are best suited for their financial needs, such as core Banking, as well as Investment and Life Priority™ solutions
• Partners with Financial Advisor teams to build their network by sharing relevant market developments and discussing new products (as appropriate) in an effort to promote portfolio growth
• Understands and accesses the full breadth of resources across the bank to benefit clients or prospects
• Develops and grows a book of business to meet and exceed pre-defined financial targets to measure their ability to progress to the next phase as an advisor
• Prioritizes client requests and makes introductions to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds

During this stage of your journey, the Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (MFSA) will help provide the necessary training and guidance through a defined path to become a successful and independent financial advisor. You will have the opportunity to work with both affluent and high net worth clients, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. In this role you will develop the relationship management skills necessary to operate in an Elite Growth Practice (EGP). From marketing yourself to managing your own practice, we’ll prepare you with everything you need as you develop within your role. The MFSA role provides experienced advisors the opportunity to pursue a career within Merrill Wealth Management. Once you have honed your skills and demonstrated success as a MFSA, you typically will progress into the next stage of training. This role is located in a Merrill branch.

We’ll help you:

• Get training and one-on-one mentorship from managers who are invested in your success. You’ll enroll in our Academy to develop as an advisor; the potential for growth is yours!
• Build connections to grow your network and business. Starting at a Merrill branch, you’ll interact with Merrill financial advisors, institutional retirement participants and higher net worth clients.
• Deliver advice throughclient reviews/presentations withconfidence, including reviews of financial goals, and recommend investment advisory strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Learn about the full suite of financial solutions.
• Connect clients to solutions that are in their best interest, such as core Banking, Investment & Life Priority™ solutions, through Bank of America and Merrill to meet their financial needs.

As a Merrill FSA, you can look forward to:

• A strong referral network from across the business to increase opportunities for affluent and high net worth client acquisition and provide access to partners who are specialists in their field.
• Marketing strategies to reach wider audiences with greater appeal.
• Ongoing professional development to deepen your skills and optimize your practice as the industry evolves.
• Potential Opportunities for professional growth.
• Leadership opportunities, including leading client and conference seminars.

We’re a culture that:

• Is committed to building a workplace where every employee is welcomed and given the support and resources to build and advance their careers. Along with taking care of our clients, we want to be a great place for people to work, and we strive to create an environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals.
• Believes diversity makes us stronger so we can reflect, connect to and meet the diverse needs of our clients around the world.
• Provides continuous training and developmental opportunities to help employees achieve their goals, whatever their background or experience.
• Is committed to advancing our tools, technology and ways of working. We always put our clients first to meet their evolving needs.
• Believes in responsible growth and is dedicated to supporting communities around the world by connecting them to the lending, investing and giving they need to remain vibrant and vital.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses.
• Two years' experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
• Self-starter who efficiently manages time and capacity.
• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever you put your mind to.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships.
• Collaborates effectively with others to get things done.
• Communicates effectively, confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast-paced environment.
• Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients.
• Thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation.
• Experience balancing investment management, sales activities, and new client development.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus, preferably in business-related field.
• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) is a plus.
• Obtained insurance licenses is preferred. ​

Skills:

• Account Management
• Client Investments Management
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Relationship Building
• Advisory
• Business Development
• Fraud Management
• Pipeline Management
• Portfolio Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification
• Sales Performance Management