Jobs at Bank Of America in United States, Florence

Depth & Scope:

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff,managing employeeperformance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
• Manages a small sized store and team (based on U.S. TD Bank store levelling criteria)
• Oversees and leads a small and/or complex Store while growing talent, developing skills and capabilities to achieve career goals, support project/initiative success and achieve business results
• Accountable for achieving both Store and individual performance metrics
• Requires knowledge of the business, banking and bank operations
• Requires process management knowledge and knowledge of the risk profile for team processes supported, strong knowledge in identifying, tracking and resolving gaps
• Requires business, banking and bank operational process management knowledge and expert knowledge of the risk profile for team processes supported, strong knowledge in identifying, tracking and resolving gaps
• Provides coaching, mentorship and guidance to teammates
• Oversees management of team requiring workforce to decision on acceptable level of risk-Low to High risk potential (loss/reputational)
• Acts as the highest point of escalation/contact within the store for issues raised from customers, other internal groups and/or partners
• Originates loan applications, handles Conditions of Lending and conducts loan closings
• Maintains an active registration status with NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry)

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years relevant experience required (retail, customer service, and/or financial services industries)
• Business development skills, including ability to conceptualize and implement strategies
• 1+ years leadership and coaching experience required
• Small Business and Consumer lending experience preferred
• Knowledge of Bank product lines and services as well as an understanding of Store operations and security
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, strategically aligning efforts and activities to meet Store goals and objectives
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Strong presentation, analytical, interpersonal and collaborative skills with all levels of internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate team members
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Notary License (preferred)

Customer Accountabilities:

• Manages the service and advice team promoting a positive customer and colleague experience
• Leads, coaches and develops a team of service and advice colleagues on services, product and sales informational conversations and/or advice-giving service strategies and tactics to improve the overall customer experience which includes improving overall financial confidence in both colleagues and customers
• Coaches to ensure customer issues are handled appropriately through customer problem resolution guidelines and personally participates in the negotiation and problem resolution where necessary
• Actively promotes the Bank's presence/brand within the community through participation and leadership in community business groups, initiatives, fundraisers, etc.
• Builds relationships by promoting a client/customer centered organization and proactively addresses customer needs
• Contributes to the execution and achievement of the team and the store's service customer experience targets by coaching/modeling appropriate attributes and behaviors; leads the store in the execution of advice plan/objectives
• Provides oversight of store premises and ensures the customer and colleague areas are professional and inviting in appearance
• Ensures overall colleague scheduling is optimal to meet customer demands
• Provides ownership/oversight of complex dailyoperational/administrativeduties

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Creates store-specific strategies to grow the business
• Uses reporting to identify opportunities to acquire and deepen customer relationships to drive deposits, investment and loan growth
• Partnerswith Specialists to grow and advise new and existing customers
• Workswith partners, including Small Business, Commercial, Consumer Lending and Wealth to grow the Store Portfolio
• Managesthe Store budget to meet expense and revenue objectives and revenue and manages expenses
• Drives One TD - Builds and sustains awareness and engagement to increase partnership across Retail and all Lines of Business with a focus on Digital to meet and exceed goals
• Proactively reaches out to prospects to develop and deepen relationships through needs-based conversations
• Identifies and develops relationships with Personal, Small Business and Center and Influence (COIs) to generate demand for TD products and services
• Achieves business objective for Operational Excellence
• Ensures necessary due diligence to support the accuracy of all customertransactions/activities
• Follows and ensures colleagues understand and apply bank operating policies and procedures
• Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high risktransactions/activitiesas necessary
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Ensures colleagues are knowledgeable; and assumes responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct
• Works alongside other business lines including Wealth and Business Banking to stay abreast of emerging trends in the market, support referrals across business lines through ongoing training and coaching to store colleagues
• Colleagues at higher levels may be responsible for acting as a leader in the provision of One TD services to customers, demonstrating cohesive partnership for business planning and community involvement

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Leads, coaches and develops store teammates to create a consistent legendary customer experience
• Coaches teammates to provide the best advice to potential and existing TD Bank customers
• Responsible for management of the overall team providing both leadership and guidance
• Sets targets and objectives for the team, and holds the team accountable to deliver results and objectives
• Grows team expertise to align with business/enterprise demand and direction; assesses team skills and capabilities and continually looks for ways to provide and enhance the value they deliver to customers
• Leads a high performing team; provides on-going feedback and performance reviews, coaches and develops colleagues and ensures performance management activities are undertaken and completed for all colleagues
• Leads the process of setting performance objectives for the team; tracks, monitors and effectively addresses and/or rewards performance in a timely manner
• Ensures colleagues are in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct and escalates to the appropriate partners to manage colleague risk
• Shares knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues and encourages good working relationships with other functions and teams
• Supports an environment where team freely escalates business challenges; facilitates change through positive reinforcement of milestones and successes
• Recruits for all hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce to achieve business objectives
• Establishes and fosters a cohesive team; promotes a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and encourages the team to achieve common goals and objectives
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
• Colleagues at the highest levels may be responsible for acting as a leader in the Market and/or Region for change management, performance measures/management, and talent pipeline development

OCC Language:

• This position falls within the definition of Loan Originator as defined under Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act, 12 CFR Part 1026.36, and the definition of Mortgage Loan Originator as defined under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act), 12 U.S.C. §§ 5102 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 12 CFR Part 1007.
• Must be eligible for employment with a covered financial institution under the standards established by Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act, 12 CFR Part 1026.36.
• Must be eligible for registration as a registered mortgage loan originator with the NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry) in accordance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act), 12 U.S.C. §§ 5102 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 12 CFR Part 1007.
• Satisfactory results on a criminal background check and a credit report check, andstatements/certificationfrom job applicant regarding administrative, civil, and/or criminal findings by any government agency/authority, are required by federal law for this position.

Domestic Travel – Occasional
International Travel – Never
Performing sedentary work – Continuous
Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
Sitting – Continuous
Standing Frequent
Walking – Frequent
Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Occasional
Squatting – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Crawling – Occasional
Climbing – Occasional
Reaching overhead – Occasional
Reaching forward – Occasional
Pushing – Occasional
Pulling – Occasional
Twisting – Occasional
Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – ContinuousThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Our Total Rewards Package

awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Depth & Scope:

• Performs a wide range of tasks across multiple areas within a Store location; to include processing customer transactions, opening new accounts and educating customers on all banking products and services
• Delivers end-to-end advice customers expect: (1) building trust with educational content & tools, (2) providing consultative support, and (3) advocating with proactive insights & recommendations
• Utilizes TD's systems and tools to engage with Customers to acquire and deepen relationships by providing advice and guidance to ultimately attract, and retain the customer
• Understands customer financial needs to identify opportunities to promote and educate on products, services, and/or refer them to the appropriate team member or internal Bank partner, while ensuring a positive customer experience
• Accurately completes everyday banking transactions either on the teller line or on the platform while uncovering customer financial needs and educating on products, services and tools or referring to the appropriate expert
• Services the customer, on both the teller line and platform as needed, with the ability to service customers with opening/closing personal deposit accounts, everyday bank transactions, debit card/credit card issues, regulation E, mobile and on-line (digital) banking
• Connects with customers, provides financial advice, and deepens relationships through lead management activities to include the creation & management of self-generated leads, the management of received partner/retail to retail referral leads or campaign leads, customer outreach (outbound calls, relay SMS), setting and/or hosting appointments, and lead prioritization

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year experience working with customers in any capacity and can be demonstrated through any of the following: volunteering, education, military experience preferred
• Demonstrated Customer Service skills preferred
• Ability to work during operating hours to include evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Teller experience preferred
• Required to complete Teller training and part 1 of platform training upon hire
• Strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with ability to be concise, clear and consistent
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and prioritize work
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within deadlines
• Sound judgment in decision making and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Notary License preferred

Customer Accountabilities:

• Consistently provides legendary customer service while transacting, promoting, educating and referring TD Products to new and existing customers
• Establishes and nurtures customer relationships by consistently displaying product knowledge, actively listening to customer needs while engaging in additional conversations to identify any additional needs and offer a solution or partner referral
• Manages wait times to meet with a Banker by scheduling, rescheduling or canceling client meetings
• Engages in lobby leadership and represents the first point of contact for customer inquiries and helps to orchestrate the customer walk-in traffic and can be the first point of contact for customer resolution or to make appointments to see an expert
• Understands and supports the Bank's customer service strategy
• Considers the impact of decisions on the well-being of TD, its customers and stakeholders
• Drives referrals to Store colleagues and partners to support the broader more complex financial needs of customers
• Ensures tasks are performed within established policy and procedures
• Successfully completes all required job specific, compliance-related training
• Understands, utilizes and follows compliance/risk and control programs
• Ensures ongoing compliance with internal/external audit and regulatory requirements. Provides prompt and comprehensive responses to all external audit, regulator and compliance requests and findings. Maintains appropriate records of action plans
• Is knowledgeable of and complies with TD Code of Conduct

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Ensures compliance when completing operational activities in accordance with company guidelines and regulations such as Bank Secrecy Act and Patriot Act to minimize risk and protect the customer
• Accurately processescash/deposit/withdrawaltransactions and other account servicing requests
• Decisions & processes everyday transactions such as but not limited to opening/closing, servicing accounts, depositing or cashing checks, reordering a debit card, or updating address
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures adhering to required controls, critical dates and accurate documents
• Applies customer authentication principles, compliance regulations and due diligence to new account openings and transactions
• Accurately and efficiently performs transactions as accountable for cash drawers including maintaining cash limits and securing cashdrawers/stations/balancesout cash drawer and TCR
• Follows policy and procedure for Customer Authentication
• Acts as Dual Control agent when required
• Follows all required open/close procedures

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Contributes to a positive work environment by aligning to TD Model, Brand and Culture by participating fully as a member of
• the team
• Be an active participant in personal performance and development activities
• Acts as a brand champion both internally and externally
• Collaborates with team members in contributing to the success of the team and organization
• Partners as a team player
• Actively seeks opportunities to improve delivery of work with high attention to quality standards
• Actively takes ownership of own career and aspirations. Seeks out diverse feedback to continuously develop and enhance skills
• Positively embraces change
• Adheres and participates in TD's Shared Commitments
• Models quality service at every Customer interaction
• Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD's diversity agenda, and creates an extraordinary employee experience
• May train and act as a mentor to newer colleagues

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Frequent
• Standing – Frequent
• Walking – Frequent
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Our Total Rewards Package

awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Depth & Scope:

• Proficient in products, services and routine transactions in order to identify opportunities to educate on Bank products and services to Customers and/or refer them to appropriate team member or internal Bank partners, while ensuring a positive Customer experience
• Requires a broad knowledge and understanding of the full product suite, services and processes of business area, and could be characterized by low to moderate complexity/risk
• Establishes and nurtures Customer relationships by consistently displaying product knowledge, actively listening to Customer needs while engaging in additional conversation to identify any additional needs and offer a solution or partner referral
• Makes product recommendations based on Customer needs and highlights product features and benefits that ultimately support Customers through challenging times and life events, save time and money, and exceed their needs
• Utilizes Customer relationship management tools to proactively play a key role in customer assessments, proactively identifies Customer solutions and lead-focused outbound sales activities
• Independently resolves customer issues, errors and problems, escalating when necessary
• Builds working relationships with customers and explains detailed and/or complicated information.
• Requires full proficiency gained through job related training to perform a range of activities
• Participates in Customer outreach, servicing and advice activities to deliver on our unexpectedly human promise
• Engages in conversations with customers about loan products, facilitates the application intake
• Must maintain an active registration status with NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry)

Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 1+ years' experience working with customers and or sales in any capacity or equivalent demonstrated through any of the following: volunteering, education, military experience preferred.
• Teller experience preferred
• Must be able to complete teller training upon hire to take customer transactions
• Demonstrated ability to engage in customer conversations while educating them on products and services preferred
• Demonstrated organization skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with ability to be concise, clear and consistent
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and prioritize work
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within deadlines
• Sound judgment in decision making and effective problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Notary License (Preferred)

Customer Accountabilities:

• Delivers Legendary experience by helping customers, building relationships, and delivering service and advice
• Understands and supports the Bank's Customer Service Strategy; Delivers Customers end-to-end advice they expect: (1) building trust with educational content & tools, (2) providing consultative support, and (3) advocating for them with proactive insights & recommendations
• Serves as a Customer advocate in improving customer financial confidence, providing customer resolution, proactive tips and insights on saving time & money
• Consistently executes appropriate behaviors to deliver a Legendary Customer experience that is unexpectedly human in the Store through either effective problem resolution or providing sound advice that yields a solution
• Engages in lobby leadership by orchestrating customer flow, warmly welcome, discover initial needs and guides customer appropriately
• Understands customer preferences with banking (when and how they want) and educates Customers on self-service options that meet their needs
• May act as a point of escalation for Customer questions or concerns
• May perform a variety of (teller) transactions including check cashing, deposits, transfers and withdrawals while monitoring fraud mitigation and adhering to established operational policies and procedures
• Considers the impact of decisions on the well-being of TD, its Customers andstakeholders
• Acts as a brand champion both internally and externally
• Recognizes transaction needs and educates clients on self-service channels including digital options
• Brings your genuine self and turns each banking transaction into a personalized interaction, one Customer at a time

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Ensures compliance when completing operational activities in accordance with company guidelines and regulations such as Bank Secrecy Act and Patriot Act to minimize risk and protect the customer
• Participates in the Stores daily operations to ensure alignment with TD's risk framework
• Understands and applies operating policies and procedures
• Supports the timely and accurate completion of business processes and procedures
• Escalates non-standard or high-risktransactions/activitiesas necessary
• Ensures documentation that is prepared/completed is accurate and properly reflects client/business intentions and is consistent with relevant rules/regulations
• Ensures necessary due diligence to support the accuracy of all customertransactions/activities
• Knowledgeable of and complies with Bank Code of Conduct
• Contributes to business objectives for Operational Excellence by fully understanding accountability in driving an operationally sound location
• Executes with excellence by adhering to all risk and control policies/procedures

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest
• Supports the team by continuously enhancing knowledge/expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Participatesin personal performance management and development activities
• Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the Bank, both internally and/or externally
• Utilizes feedback through coaching sessions to demonstrate stronger performance
• Establishes relationships with partner bankers to make effective referrals to them
• Contributes to a positive work environment by aligning to TD Model, Brand and Culture by participating fully as a member of the team
• Collaborates with team members in contributing to the success of theteam and organization
• Actively seeks opportunities to improve delivery of work with high attention to quality standards
• Actively takes ownership of own career and aspirations. Seeks out diverse feedback to continuously develop and enhance skills
• Positivelyembraces change
• Adheres and participates in TD's Shared Commitments and code of conduct expectations
• Engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TDs diversity agenda, and creates an extraordinary employee experience

OCC Language:

• This position falls within the definition of Loan Originator as defined under Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act, 12 CFR Part 1026.36, and the definition of Mortgage Loan Originator as defined under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act), 12 U.S.C. §§ 5102 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 12 CFR Part 1007
• Must be eligible for employment with a covered financial institution under the standards established by Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act, 12 CFR Part 1026.36
• Must be eligible for registration as a registered mortgage loan originator with the NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry) in accordance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act), 12 U.S.C. §§ 5102 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 12 CFR Part 1007
• Satisfactory results on a criminal background check and a credit report check, andstatements/certificationfrom job applicant regarding administrative, civil, and/or criminal findings by any government agency/authority, are required by federal law for this position

Physical Requirements:

Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Frequent
• Standing – Frequent
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Occasional
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Our Total Rewards Package

awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Job Description:

As a
Financial Solutions Advisor within the centralized segment of the Advisor Development Program,your journey begins by 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. You will then join the centralized team as a Financial Solutions Advisor.

The Financial Solutions Advisors in the centralized segment are phone-based licensed advisors (obtaining series 7 and 66 required) that provide clients with holistic financial advice and guidance by identifying broader product and service solutions that meet their investment, savings and liability management solutions. FSA’s demonstrate knowledge of investments and financial markets and apply key principles appropriate to the individual client's investment needs. Additionally, they align Merrill and Bank of America products and services where appropriate. We will equip you with everything you need, as you move through the stages of development and move into the Merrill Financial Advisor role.

During this stage of your journey, you will receive the necessary training and guidance through a defined path to become the financial advisor you want to be. 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. Once you have honed your skills and demonstrated success as an FSA, you typically will progress into the next stage of training and development as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (MFSA). This role within the Advisor Development Program provides the opportunity to pursue a career within Merrill Wealth Management.

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 60 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 an Advisor Development Program Financial Solutions Advisor in the centralized segment 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 Qualifications:

• Displays confidence working in a sales role
• Builds strong client relationships through effective communication and collaboration
• Displays a proactive mindset and effective time management
• Demonstrates a results-driven mindset and prioritizes client interests
• Identifies appropriate client solutions through application of learnings and new information
• Applies relevant regulatory due diligence in daily activities and creating long-term client strategies

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience
• Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously

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.

25013502 Advisor Development Program - Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee (Centralized) - West Des Moines Merrill Office (Evergreen) (Open)