Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor - Central Shoreline Ct Market jobs at Bank Of America in United States, Hartford

This job is responsible for acquiring new clients, deepening client relationships, and building upon an internal and external network to achieve business development goals. Key responsibilities include leading the Client Management Process and partnering across the enterprise to provide a Branded Client Experience, including access to the full array of Private Bank and the bank's capabilities and services to meet specific client needs. Job expectations include ensuring retention of clients.
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:

• Leads the Client Process Management Process within the client team to identify new business development opportunities
• Sources new clients in alignment with the bank's established risk appetite
• Leads the client team to deliver meaningful interactions and a Branded Client Experience
• Develops an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs, preferences, and overall wealth strategy, being responsive to changes in the business environment and/or with client needs
• Advocates for clients and prospects as their trusted advisor, providing integrated recommendations including wealth structuring, credit facilities, banking, and asset management
• Encourages use and adoption of digital capabilities to enhance the client and client team experience
• Builds relationships with internal and external partners and centers of influence

Required skills:

* 12+ years of private banking or complex financial services experience OR equivalent financial services/business experience

* Responsible for driving new business development for target client segment ($3MM++ investable assets)

* Present to clients a holistic approach, leveraging the entire Private Bank platform

* A high touch, client-focused individual with exceptional interpersonal skills

* A leader who recognizes opportunities for client engagement and proactively acts upon them for the betterment of the client

* Ability to influence; proactively asks for and closes business

* Solutions oriented; sales and financial aptitude a must

* Must be a skilled negotiator

* Series 7, 63 and 65 (or Series 7 and 66) required (may gain licenses after start - unlicensed candidates may be considered if willing to obtain licenses within 90 days of start date)

Desired skills:

* MBA or Post-Graduate Degree preferred

* CFP, CPA, CFA, CTFA, CFM or JD a significant plus

Skills:

• Business Development
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Prospecting
• Wealth Planning
• Analytical Thinking
• Oral Communications
• Referral Management
• Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Loan Structuring

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 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.

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, and 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 you with 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. 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 through client reviews/presentations with confidence, 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 and 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, preferably in business-related field
• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
• Obtained insurance licenses ​

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

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​

• 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​

• 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

This job is responsible for overseeing the expansion of fiduciary business for high net worth clients and serves as the market's Chief Fiduciary Officer. Key responsibilities include driving business development planning, retention and expansion of existing business, as well as risk and compliance oversight of fiduciary policy rules and regulations. Job expectations include partnering closely with the Market Executive to drive strategic growth priorities.

• Oversees all fiduciary administration efforts for the market
• Oversees investment management accounts including the coordination of opening and closing accounts, money movement, and account maintenance
• Ensures all fiduciary standards and Private Bank/regulatory compliance and risk policies are understood, align with our risk framework, and consistently applied within the market
• Monitors fiduciary risk metrics and ensure timely, accurate completion of all administrative reviews, control partner requests, and data remediation
• Executes against Private Bank strategy, key national fiduciary initiatives, and priorities tailored to local market dynamic and competitor footprint
• Oversees and builds new business opportunities by pursuing new or expanded relationships with existing clients and prospects

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.

• Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Breaks down barriers to create a more inclusive environment that supports company D&I goals.
• Manager of Process & Data: Challenges end-to-end process efficiency and effectiveness, champion data driven decision-making and removes obstacles to optimize operations.
• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Contributes to enterprise strategy and influence messaging to connect team contributions to business purpose, results, and success.
• Risk Manager: Inspects and challenges risk controls, governance and culture to ensure the timely identification, escalation, debate and remediation of risk across the organization.
• People Manager & Coach: Coaches to sustain and elevates organizational performance while differentiating to ensure pay for performance.
• Financial Steward: Efficiently allocates and manages resources across the organization to drive short and long term profitability.
• Enterprise Talent Leader: Inspects and manages the health of the bench to ensure succession for the organization, while supporting enterprise talent needs.
• Driver of Business Outcomes: Mobilizes organizational resources to deliver the full range of the bank’s capabilities to meet client needs and to gain competitive advantage.

Skills:

• Account Management
• Business Acumen
• Client Management
• Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Coaching
• Customer and Client Focus
• Inclusive Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Employee Counseling
• Performance Management
• Planning
• Relationship Building
• Talent Development

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.

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, and 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 you with 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. 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 through client reviews/presentations with confidence, 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 and 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, preferably in business-related field
• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
• Obtained insurance licenses ​

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

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.

• 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