Wealth Management Specialist jobs at Bank Of America in United States, San Antonio

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 partnering with Merrill Financial Advisors (FAs) to deliver banking and borrowing solutions to their clients. Key responsibilities include creating relationships with FAs to deepen Merrill client relationships by connecting them to consumer banking solutions and providing ongoing servicing of those solutions. Job expectations include providing comprehensive banking solutions to clients, serving as a digital product expert, as well as identifying and encouraging FA client referrals to other Bank of America specialists.

Responsibilities:

• Emphasizes broader banking implications and benefits to Financial Advisors (FAs) and their teams to promote incorporation of banking into day-to-day FA practices and operations
• Partners with Financial Advisor teams to educate clients on banking products and help navigate complex client situations
• Delivers a high-quality client experience that is consistent with the expectations of a Wealth Management client by providing comprehensive financial solutions to clients, including managing expenses, building wealth, and managing debt
• Ensures exceptional client service quality delivery by supporting the operational execution of tasks and conducting follow-up routines to meet client needs
• Understands and accesses the full breadth of resources across the bank to create opportunities that meet a client's diverse financial needs

Skills:

• Account Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Influence
• Relationship Building
• Advisory
• Client Experience Branding
• Executive Presence
• Networking
• Sales Performance Management
• Attention to Detail
• Pipeline Management
• Presentation Skills
• Prioritization
• Referral Identification

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 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

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)

Minimum Education Requirement: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.

The Relationship Manager supports the Financial Advisor team to further develop and enhance existing client relationships. He or she provides specialized support as a Specialist/Manager in any one of the teams specialized roles of Business Development, Wealth Planning, Investment Management, or Business Management in addition to spending more than 50% of their time on relationship management activities. Assist with and attend client meetings and discussions covering investment strategy, account performance, new products, and market developments in an effort to promote growth and acquisition. Engage portfolio managers, product specialists and/or team Senior Wealth Planner and Investment Management Specialist to support the coordination all sales and service activities. Works with the Financial Advisor and/or team Senior Business Manager to develop, implement, and monitor the team’s client service model. 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 disciplinary action up to and including termination. This role is an FA Paid Resource.

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​

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Designation
• Accounting experience/Personal Tax Planning or CPA experience
• Invested in personal development with the Private Wealth Management Team
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

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

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 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

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 EGP Trainee is a training program to develop and prepare candidates to further develop and service the FA Teams client base. The Trainee role allows EGP Specialist to become fully license and require the appropriate designations before taking on the full EGP Specialist role. This position operates in a marketing and sales development role by implementing and executing the Elite Growth Practice. Specific accountabilities for the role may vary depending on the teams practice. Performance is measured by the FA or FA team through specific goals, metrics, and behaviors related to the execution of the EGP model. Core Responsibilities: Develop and service client segments and the next generation and their next generations and beneficiaries. Gather additional assets from existing client base and deepen relationships by partnering with all Merrill partners to deliver a full breadth solutions. Coordinate technological support through the development of portfolio analysis, proposals and direct mail campaigns utilizing Salesforce and other tools and resources. Provide technical expertise in certain product areas (e.g. Corporate 401(k), Rule 144, Insurance, Wealth Management Workstation) Provide marketing and organizational support. Role is designed to allow employees to study and obtain all required registrations.
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.

Wealth Management Specialistposition may be filled at a Trainee, Specialist or Senior level depending on experience of the candidate and needs of the Financial Advisor Team. The Trainee is a non-exempt position for a hire lacking required security licenses and/or designation. This position allows the individual to become fully licensed and achieve the appropriate designations required for the position. If Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) licenses and approved designation are not currently held, must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for Specialist position.

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Responsibilities:

• Provides quality client service and effective operations support by resolving client issues and analyzing data to address risk issues and trends

• Escalates issues and provides resolution on complex inquiries, requests, and problems related to client concerns

• Documents client interactions and provides team members with time sensitive updates

• Attends client review meetings to capture notes, document in Salesforce, and tracks all actions/activities to ensure the highest level of client service is provided

• Provides advice and assists with training for team members

Skills:

• Account Management

• Business Acumen

• Customer Service Management

• Client Management

• Portfolio Management

• Referral Identification

• Referral Management

• Relationship Building

• Administrative Services

• Process Simplification

Required Qualifications:

• Either Series 7 and 66 licenses or Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support.If Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent are not currently held, must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for Specialist position.

• SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B Required

• Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation

• Demonstrated expertise and impact in at least two of the following specialized functions: Wealth Planning, Investment Management, Business Development, Business Management and/or Relationship Management

• Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills

• Demonstrate an understanding of how to deliver a strong overall client experience

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at once

• Strong partnership and relationship management skills; ability to work across Elite Growth Program (EGP) functions and organizational lines/levels

• Ability to influence and demonstrate clear communication and collaboration with others to make sound decisions without direct authority

• Analytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects and implement improved processes to increase growth and mitigate risk

• Ability to identify client needs and concerns and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals to support responsible growth​

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:

This job is responsible for proactively partnering with Merrill Financial Advisors (FAs) to identify client’s that can benefit from enterprise banking and borrowing solutions. Key responsibilities include creating relationships with FAs to deepen Merrill client relationships by connecting them to consumer banking solutions and providing ongoing engagement to assist clients in fully utilizing those solutions. Serve as a trusted business development partner to Merrill Financial Advisors in deepening banking relationships and growing deposits and uncovering additional opportunities to consolidate client wealth at Merrill. Job expectations include exhibiting strong sales acumen with a proactive and consistent approach to engage Advisors and identify tangible reasons why clients can benefit from enterprise banking solutions. Identifying client deepening opportunities, providing comprehensive banking solutions to clients, serving as a digital product expert, and working with the Advisor to identify client referrals to other Merrill and Bank of America specialists. Ability to provide tenacious and professional follow-up with Advisors and Clients to ensure value is delivered and clients gain full value from the services delivered.

Responsibilities:

• Create opportunities to onboard new Bank of America clients by understanding needs through client discovery and recommending best fit solutions from our full suite of products, digital platform, and rewards.
• Educate on benefits of banking solutions to Financial Advisors (FAs) and their teams to drive banking adoption into day-to-day FA practices and operations.
• Partners with Financial Advisor teams to find right fit solutions for client banking needs and help navigate complex client situations.
• Provide proactive guidance and resources to help advisor meet goals – driving growth, solving client needs and identifying new opportunities.
• Deliver on team strategic and financial objectives with a bottom-line focus on business metrics and results.
• Deliver a high-quality client experience that is consistent with the expectations of a Wealth Management client by providing comprehensive financial solutions to clients, including managing expenses, building wealth, and managing debt.
• Ensures exceptional client experience by supporting the efficient and professional operational execution of tasks and conducting follow-up routines to meet client needs
• Understands and accesses the full breadth of resources across the bank to create opportunities that meet a client's diverse financial needs.
• Leverage of a wide range of data and systems, including Salesforce, to drive consistent client engagement and proactive advisor follow-up.

Required skills:

• Demonstrates proven results exceeding goals in a client-centric, results-driven environment.
• Prior banking experience in demand deposit, savings, transactional accounts. Working knowledge of investing products and services along with the latest online and digital capabilities
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to easily engage others in dialogue, convey sincere interest in building relationships and demonstrate a commitment to providing personalized service.
• Has demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with others outside of reporting authority to achieve shared goals,
• Exhibits proven client engagement skills and the ability to engage partners to resolve problems and escalate as needed to promote client satisfaction.
• Is able to build solid relationships with teammates, business partners and specialists by fostering teamwork, partnership and collaboration.
• Displays passion, commitment and drive to deliver an experience that improves our clients’ financial lives.
• Demonstrates initiative, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to changing demands and requirements to grow your career.
• Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet clients’ needs
• Displays strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize and delegate while delivering results
• Exhibits strong communication skills (including verbal, non-verbal, written and presentation) and active listening skills
• Is able to learn and understand technology to assist clients with the latest in Digital and Digital banking

Desired skills:

• Experience in the financial services industry working with high-end clients providing advice on products and solutions for any stage of their lives.
• Prior sales experience in a salary plus incentive environment with individual goals, where goals were routinely met or exceeded
• Prior experience providing excellent service to high-end clients and excelling in that environment

Skills:

• Deposit Solutions Product Knowledge
• Customer and Client Focus
• Influence
• Relationship Building and Networking
• Executive Presence
• Sales Performance Management
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Problem solving
• Active listening and Communication skills
• Relationship Building
• Industry knowledge
• Time management
• Resilience
• Collaboration
• Business development focus
• Ability to overcome objections.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.