Jobs at Bank Of America in United States, Ontario

Job Description:

Job Description:

This job is responsible for providing advice and valuable financial solutions to complex Global Commercial Banking clients and prospects. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact or trusted advisor and acquiring, deepening, and maintaining profitable relationships, collaborating with teammates, and facilitating client relationships with Product Specialists. Job expectations include having knowledge of the bank's products and services in order to identify cross-selling opportunities and increase overall client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manages an extensive portfolio of complex clients and prospects with annual revenues of $50 million to $2 billion and helps companies save, borrow, and invest for their current and future needs
• Acquires, deepens, and maintains profitable client relationships through sales, prospecting, and enhancing existing relationships
• Understands and interprets financial and cash flow statements to assess and analyze financial conditions of companies and industry trends
• Collaborates with domestic and international teammates throughout the bank, including Investment Banking, Foreign Exchange, and Wealth Management and facilitates client relationships with Product Specialists in Credit, Treasury Management, and Merchant Services in order to design and deliver financial solutions to clients and prospects
• Leads and facilitates dialogue with a variety of complex clients and prospects regarding topics such as the client and prospect industry, alternative capital structures, and general business issues
• Coaches and mentors peers, while utilizing leadership skills
• Adapts to changes in sales practices and broader market and industry conditions as needed

Skills:

• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Prospecting
• Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership Development
• Project Management
• Referral Identification
• Sales Performance Management
• Business Development
• Client Experience Branding
• Continuous Improvement
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Pipeline Management
• Undergraduate degree desired: Majors in business, finance or economics preferred. MBA desirable

Required Skills

• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Commercial Lending or Investment Banking.
• Demonstrates ability to successfully manage an extensive portfolio of clients.
• Proven track record of prospecting new business, enhancing existing relationships and closing profitable transactions.
• Professional proven sales skills and experience, including planning, execution and follow up of client meetings.
• Strong corporate finance, capital markets and accounting acumen.
• Financial modeling experience and the completion of a formal credit training is required.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Capable of organizing, facilitating, leading and negotiating with a team of bank associates to solve client problems.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 & 63 (Must obtain SIE, series 7 & 63 license within 180 days of start date)

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 the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all their financial needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses.
• Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, accessing needs and recommending solutions.
• Success creating strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Demonstrates a results-driven mindset while prioritizing client’s interest in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Learns and adapts to new technology or applications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience

• Advisory

• Account Management

• Client Experience Branding

• Customer and Client Focus

• Oral Communications

• Issue Management

• Client Solutions Advisory

• Pipeline Management

• Active Listening

• Attention to Detail

• Risk Management

• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

• Client Management

• Causation Analysis

• Written Communications

Job Description:

Job Description:

This job is responsible for a wide variety of delegated compliance, administrative, and business functions to support the Merrill Wealth Management Market Executives (MEs) overall managerial and supervisory responsibilities. Key responsibilities include supporting business objectives and contributing to market profitability by influencing Financial Advisor business practices to minimize regulatory, financial, and reputational risks. Job expectations include working independently or with minimal guidance, while keeping the ME and Division Supervision Executive informed on significant matters.

What you’ll accomplish

• Manage delegated compliance, administrative and business functions related to the Merrill Wealth Management Market Executive's overall managerial responsibilities for parent and associate offices
• This individual functions independently, or with minimal guidance, but must keep the Market Executive informed on significant matters and must determine when the Market Executive should be directly involved
• Monitor advisor and client activity including financial transactions to ensure compliance with firm and regulatory requirements and minimize risk
• Coach advisors in supporting the company strategy and continuing to grow their businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Performs, monitors, and demonstrates adherence to internal and external standards, policies, laws, rules, and regulations related to client advice and recommendations, sales practice activities, and conduct of market personnel
• Manages day-to-day Financial Advisor (FA) business needs, while ensuring adherence to the bank's compliance policies and procedures
• Coaches FAs, Client Associates (CAs), and other market personnel to drive adherence of policies and procedures related to the sales practice conduct
• Partners with FAs, CAs, and other market personnel to manage risk of business growth initiatives, ensuring alignment with the bank's enterprise risk appetite

Required Qualifications:

• Currently hold SIE, Series 7 AND Series 66 (or Series 63 AND Series 65), Series 9 AND Series 10 (or Series 8) or equivalent licenses
• Series 3, 31 licenses, if warranted
• Minimum of 5+ years professional experience
• Proven ability to manage risk, make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of industry regulations, supervisory requirements, policies/procedures, wealth management concepts, and financial services products

Key Qualifications for the role:

• Ability to speak in terms of client needs and concerns, and coach Financial Advisors on aligning solutions to goals in a suitable and controlled way
• A deep appreciation and understanding of our client centric strategy
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide coaching to Financial Advisors to mitigate risk through segmentation, disciplined investment practices, and documentation
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects, and implement improved processes to mitigate risk
• Demonstrated strong and effective leadership style through clear communication and collaboration with others, making sound decisions with courage and conviction
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize appropriately

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Market Supervision Manager experience, or completion of Merrill's Office Management Team Associate Development Program​

Skills:

• Decision Making
• Influence
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Oral Communications
• Relationship Building
• Business Operations Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Planning
• Talent Development
• Written Communications

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

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
• Bilingual in Spanish Preferred

Desired Qualifications:

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

Skills:

• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Problem Solving
• Account Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Relationship Building
• Business Development
• Pipeline Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification
• Referral Management

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