Wealth Strategist jobs at Bank Of America in United States, Chicago

Job Description:

This job is responsible for providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests
• Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk
• Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA
• Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases, while leading with a client first mindset

Skills:

• Account Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Issue Management
• Oral Communications
• Business Development
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Prioritization
• Administrative Services
• Emotional Intelligence
• Referral Identification
• Written Communications

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

This position requires National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z. You will be subject to the required registration process, which includes a criminal background and credit check. Failure to meet or maintain any of the NMLS registration requirements, including maintaining a satisfactory criminal and credit record, may result in a rescission of your offer or termination of employment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Eight or more years of experience interacting with High and Ultra High Net Worth clients

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Requires established network with strong relationship management, networking, and business development skills
• Demonstrated success in specific client segments or verticals with developed strategic partnerships
• Experience profiling clients and formulating customized strategies to address their needs
• Holistic approach to managing client relationships with the ability to organize and prioritize a team of specialists
• Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts for audiences with different levels of sophistication
• A passion for problem-solving and acting as a strategic advisor
• Ability to make critical decisions independently and act as a business owner
• Professional designation such as CFA or CFP is preferred

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the .

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Job Description:

Job Description:
The GWIM Credit Product Specialist acts as an extension of the Credit Executive. The Specialist is responsible for actively developing and supporting strategies to identify and deliver credit opportunities (e.g., LMA, ISBL, PCL, Custom Lending & Margin) to Financial Advisors existing wealth management clients and prospects. These responsibilities are achieved by ensuring wealth management clients are knowledgeable of the Banks full suite of GWIM credit solutions and by supporting the flawless delivery of these solutions through a high-touch advisor/client experience. The primary mission of the Credit Product Specialist is to establish new credit relationships with the financial advisors wealth management clients/ prospects in addition to supporting/ expanding existing GWIM credit relationships with the intent of generating balance and revenue growth with appropriate risk adjusted returns. The Specialist will work with Financial Advisors, Wealth Management Clients, GWIM Custom Lending Credit Executives, GWIM Credit leadership, Risk Management and other specialist organizations to meet these objectives.

Cultivate client relationships and partner with Financial Advisors to identify credit opportunities and grow lending business.
• Complete ROI analysis via the PrecisionLender tool
• Navigate and review internal systems using Navigator and LoanIQ
• Use collateral evaluations to determine viability of loan opportunities
• Resolve margin calls, and debt service failures
• Assess existing portfolio of loans, ensuring compliance with financial covenants and reporting

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related finance / banking occupation

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Financial Economics, or related; and

• Prefer 3 years of experience in each of the following:

• Marketing and selling Private Wealth credit solutions with a goal to engage and influence audience behavior to address the lending needs of clients;

• Cultivating relationships with clients and Financial Advisors to identify credit opportunities and grow lending business;

• Negotiating with Underwriting and Risk on behalf of the client to structure sound loans including securities based loans, Commercial real estate loans, Recreational real estate loans, Hedge Fund loans, Fine Art loans, Yacht loans, Unsecured loans, and other miscellaneous loans;

• Conducting financial analysis including ratio analysis, DSC analysis, and collateral evaluations to determine viability of loan opportunities; and,

• Assessing existing portfolio of loans ensuring compliance with financial covenants and reporting, resolving margin calls, and debt service failures.

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Business Development
• Loan Structuring
• Portfolio Management
• Relationship Building
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Profitability Analysis
• Collaboration
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Pipeline Management
• Sales Performance Management
• Sales Strategy

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

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.

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.

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:

• Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support
• SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B Required
• 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

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.

Job Description:

The Private Wealth Strategist, part of Merrill’s Strategic Wealth Advisory Group, works with UHNW individuals and families to provide objective insights aimed at aligning financial and estate strategies with their goals. This is a highly visible position within Merrill Private Wealth Management (PWM) that works closely with Merrill advisors and PWM management in the assigned territories. The role partners with Merrill Advisors in client solicitation efforts and generating wealth transfer strategies for our UHNW clients and prospects. Develop recommendations and assist Advisors to implement customized planning strategies for UHNW families. Focus may be on transfer of inter-generational wealth, estate planning, diversification of a concentrated position, philanthropy, private planning business succession, risk management and retirement planning. May also author whitepapers, articles and other material on topics impacting the UHNW client segment, or provide service to clients. Assist with the retention of UHNW relationships.

Core responsibilities

• Develop wealth transfer strategies for ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals and families (net worth $50 million or more) to enhance client relationships and acquire new clients (This role does not have any specific client acquisition goals).

• Design, create and effectively deliver presentation pieces for client meetings and national events

• Partner with Advisors or Relationship Managers in client solicitation efforts and generating wealth management strategies for our UHNW clients and prospects.

• Develop recommendations and assist Advisors or Relationship Managers to implement customized planning strategies for UHNW families. Focus may be on transfer of inter-generational wealth, estate planning, diversification of a concentrated position, philanthropy, private planning business succession, global asset allocation, risk management and retirement planning.

• May also author whitepapers, articles and other material on topics impacting the UHNW client segment, or provide service to clients.

• Assist with the retention of UHNW relationships.

Skills:

• Business Development

• Critical Thinking

• Oral Communications

• Presentation Skills

• Wealth Planning

• Active Listening

• Collaboration

• Customer and Client Focus

• Pipeline Management

• Written Communications

• Adaptability

• Attention to Detail

• Issue Management

Desired Skills:

• 7 years of private law firm practice or similar experience in transfer taxation or trusts and estates with a focus on planning experience for UHNW families and individuals

• Strong Tax, legal research and writing skills

• Series 7 & 66 or the ability to obtain these within 120 days

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Brentmark Estate Planning Tools (aka NumberCruncher)

Law degree required

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.

This job is responsible for providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests
• Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk
• Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA
• Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases, while leading with a client first mindset

Skills:

• Account Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Issue Management
• Oral Communications
• Business Development
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Prioritization
• Administrative Services
• Emotional Intelligence
• Referral Identification
• Written Communications

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent