Jobs in United States, Connecticut, Stamford

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 leading the overall service delivery model to include the bank's digital offerings and wealth management banking strategy in the market while working with the Home Office to ensure superior client service. Key responsibilities include partnering with the market leadership team, Market Executives, Resident Directors, Financial Advisors, Wealth Management Client Associates, and Wealth Management Associates to facilitate daily business needs. Job expectations include driving responsible growth while minimizing regulatory, financial, operational, and reputational risks.

is a direct report to the Division Client Relationship Executive (DCRE) with dual reporting to the Merrill Wealth Management Market Executive (ME). The MCRM functions as a member of the market leadership team and manages the Wealth Management Client Associates, Operations support staff, and the branch's Operations Department. The MCRM is responsible for delivering firm strategy through the execution of the Market Strategy Plans. MCRMs partner closely with advisor teams to deliver a branded client service model focusing on digital solutions and enterprise capabilities. Additionally, the MCRM serves as the Lead and Referral Coordinator for the market and manages the market expenses. The MCRM partners closely with the Senior Client Relationship Manager (SCRM) to support the ongoing development of the Elite Growth Practice roles, Wealth Management Client Associates, and the Operations staff.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the service delivery model and wealth management banking strategy of respective markets to drive business growth

• Hires, develops, and leads a team of cross-functional professionals to support Financial Advisor teams and deliver outstanding client service

• Supervises financial transactions and operations to drive risk management best practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, while preparing to effectively manage any type of branch audit

• Oversees the client service experience and reviews the approval of new client accounts

• Leads Wealth Management Client Associates and the branch Operations Department to meet and exceed the bank's client service expectations and operational excellence goals

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.

• Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement.

• Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals.

• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions.

• Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, escalate and debate issues.

• People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.

• Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions.

• Enterprise Talent Leader: Assesses talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization.

• Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring client service expectations are met and exceeded while balancing the risk and exposure for Merrill

• Managing the branch's Wealth Management Client Associates and Service Support Staff

• Representing the office and Merrill with clients, prospects, Financial Advisor recruits, vendors, regulators, and outside legal counsel

• Requires diversification and experience with Bank of America and Merrill Products & Services, Trend Analysis, Risk Assessment, Human Resources, and broad industry knowledge

• Coaching teams to deliver a modern, digital first service model focusing on client satisfaction

• Proactively identifying opportunities to connect Financial Advisors and clients to the broader enterprise

• Managing the daily operations ensuring compliance to industry regulations, and policies and procedures

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 and Series 3, 31 licenses, if warranted

• Minimum of 5+ years professional experience ​

Key Qualifications for the role:

• Current or previous Merrill Wealth Management experience strongly preferred

• Self-motivated and client centric

• Expert knowledge of regulatory and supervisory requirements and corporate policies and procedures

• Investment product knowledge (i.e., 401K, Options, Annuities, Tax, Retirement Plans, Money Funds, Mutual Funds, Liabilities, Margin, Trust Operations, etc.)

• Prior trend analysis experience

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Strong management skills, including the ability to effectively plan, monitor, influence, negotiate, supervise and delegate

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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

Skills:

• Compensation Analysis

• Performance Management

• Process Performance Management

• Referral Management

• Workforce Planning

• Due Diligence

• Internal Audit Review

• Leadership Development

• Recruiting

• Risk Management

• Client Management

• Customer Service Management

• Employee Counseling

• Succession Planning

• Trade Operations Management

In this role you will:

• Support customer experience by accurately processing and approving teller transactions, sharing digital solutions, and making appropriate introductions to bankers
• Complete operational activities while minimizing risks under established policies
• Perform routine to moderately complex transactional, operational, and customer support tasks efficiently through knowledge of bank procedures and products, as well as partners across the organization
• Support the Branch manager in operational tasks and scheduling
• Resolve issues related to daily operations of the teller line, under direction of regional banking management
• Support customers and employees in resolving or escalating concerns or complaints
• Receive guidance from managers and exercise judgment within defined policies and procedures
• Provide excellent service to customers and individuals by demonstrating care, building relationships, and completing requested transactions
• Identify information and services to meet customers financial needs
• Motivate a diverse team to achieve full potential and meet established business objectives

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of customer service and issue resolution experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to provide strong customer service while listening, eliciting information and comprehending customer issues
• Ability to educate and connect customers to technology and share the value of mobile banking options
• Ability to interact with integrity and professionalism with customers and employees
• Ability to identify potential fraud/risky accounts and take appropriate action to prevent loss
• Cash handling experience
• Well-organized, independent and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise judgment, raise questions to management, and adhere to policy guidelines
• Relevant military experience including working in personnel benefits management, processing military personnel orders or transitions, wartime readiness operations, human resources, or military recruiting
• Knowledge and understanding of retail compliance controls, risk management, and loss prevention
• Motivate others to achieve full potential and meet established business objectives

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work a schedule that may include most Saturdays
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• Stamford Ridgeway-

  60 6TH ST STAMFORDCT 06905

• Greenwich Commons-

  137 WEST PUTNAM AVEGREENWICHCT06830

Pay Range

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

In this role you will:

• Support customer engagement by processing teller transactions, sharing digital solutions, and making appropriate introductions to bankers
• Complete operational activities while minimizing risks under established policies
• Perform routine transactional, operational, and customer support tasks efficiently through knowledge of bank procedures and products, as well as partners across the organization
• Receive direction from managers and exercises judgment within defined policies and procedures
• Escalate questions and issues to more experienced roles
• Interact with customers and individuals to demonstrate care, build relationships, and complete requested transactions
• Identify information and services to meet customers financial needs

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of interacting with customers experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Customer service focus with experience handling complex transactions across multiple systems
• Ability to educate and connect customers to technology and share the value of mobile banking options
• Ability to interact with integrity and professionalism with customers and team members
• Experience working with others on a team to meet customer needs
• Cash handling experience
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to identify potential fraud/risky accounts and take appropriate action to prevent loss
• Well-organized, independent and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise judgment, raise questions to management, and adhere to policy guidelines
• Relevant military experience including working in personnel benefits management, processing military personnel orders or transitions, wartime readiness operations, human resources or military recruiting
• Proficient with proactively sourcing, acquiring, building, and maintaining relationships with customers and colleagues

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work a schedule that may include most Saturdays
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• Stamford High Ridge-

  1211 HIGH RIDGE RDSTAMFORDCT06905

Pay Range

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.