Business Advisor jobs in United States, Georgia, Atlanta

This job is responsible for providing specialized and personalized service offering advice and guidance to financial center clients through the full spectrum of borrowing and banking offerings at each stage of the client's life plan. Key responsibilities include acquiring new and deepening existing client relationships by conducting client meetings and presenting customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Job expectations include effectively balancing sales performance, operational risk, and client relationship care by leveraging specialized expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Recommends financial advice and guidance that align with client financial goals and needs
• Builds and deepens relationships with new and existing clients by leveraging the full capabilities of the bank
• Analyzes client financial needs and applies knowledge of borrowing and banking to recommend alternative or additional financial services that best align with the client's unique priorities
• Connects with clients through outreach and pipeline management activities and conducts consistent follow-up routines to meet client needs
• Makes decisions on client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal partners based on client needs
• Partners with financial center leaders, performance managers, and market leaders to provide specialized guidance and coaching to financial center associates during meetings to assist with team delivery of an exceptional client experience

Required Qualifications:

• Has demonstrated experience and proven success with business-to-business sales and/or small business banking
• Has strong communication skills with the ability to effectively influence clients
• Has effective customer service skills with ability to manage the full client end-to-end experience and problem resolution
• Has a proven sales track record
• Can build productive partnerships and working relationships
• Is experienced with outbound phone sales

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with financial information, spreadsheets and financial skills
• Experience with in-person customer service and sales
• Experience working with small business clients
• Experience meeting or exceeding goals
• A working knowledge of small business products and services
• Bilingual skills

Skills:

• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Referral Identification
• Risk Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Relationship Building

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

This job is responsible for originating loans for clients with residential mortgage needs and is the primary lending specialist working full time within the financial center. Key responsibilities include delivering First Mortgage and HELOC lending products in person or by telephone and providing products such as Auto Loans, Credit Cards and Core Banking products. Job expectations include effectively balancing sales performance, operational risk, and client relationship care.
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 specialized and personalized service offering advice and guidance to financial center clients through the full spectrum of borrowing and banking offerings at each stage of client's life plan
• Builds and deepens relationships with new and existing clients by leveraging the full capabilities of the bank
• Analyzes the client's financial needs and applies knowledge of borrowing and banking to recommend financial services that best align with the client's unique priorities
• Presents potential home lending product solutions, submits the mortgage application, assists clients with gathering supporting loan documentation, and keeps clients informed throughout the mortgage loan process through outbound calls, email, and online messaging
• Connects with clients through outreach and pipeline management activities and conducts consistent follow-up routines to meet client needs
• Responds to client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal partners based on client needs
• Partners with financial center leaders, performance managers, and market leaders to provide specialized guidance and coaching to financial center associates regarding delivery of an exceptional client experience

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of mortgage origination experience. In lieu of this requirement, has previously held the role of:
  • Home Service Specialist II, Lending Client Associate, Lending Client Support Manager, Lending Specialist, Senior Banker, Business Solutions Advisor or Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America for 1 year
• Knowledge of credit and home lending requirements
• Actively listens to the client to determine their needs and goals and has a desire to interact with clients proactively.
• Communicates professionally, effectively, and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients in person and over the phone.
• Is a critical thinker and can analyze financial and credit data to advise clients of product/pricing policies and guidelines and gather any additional required information.
• Has effective customer service skills with ability to manage the full client end-to-end experience and problem resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Dedicated, enthusiastic, driven and performance-oriented; possesses a strong work ethic.
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.
• A true team player and collaborator, translating knowledge and experience into strong and productive relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to learn and understand technology.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional ethics and is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence as well as complying with all Federal and State compliance policies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a financial center where goals were met or exceeded.
• Knowledge in analyzing and comprehending complex financial data and providing financial alternatives.
• Knowledge of banking products and services.
• Solid time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in a loan origination role in a retail environment and knowledge of
• Mortgage Products (Conventional, Jumbo and HELOC, Government)
• Structuring, Processing, underwriting and closing procedures
• Federal regulations governing real estate lending
• FHA and HUD guidelines
• Other Lending Products (Credit Card, Vehicle Loans)
• Strong computer skills including MS applications and previous experience utilizing laptop technology.

Skills:

• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Referral Identification
• Risk Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Relationship Building

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job Description:

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

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)

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

Skills

• Client Experience Branding

• Client Solutions Advisory

• Investment Management

• Pipeline Management

• Referral Management

• Client Management

• Customer and Client Focus

• Portfolio Management

• Prospecting

• Referral Identification

• Business Acumen

• Executive Presence

• Oral Communications

• Risk Management

Job Description:

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

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

Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays

This job is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products. Job expectations include applying and expanding knowledge by completing required licenses and trainings.
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:

• Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions
• Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
• Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
• Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities
• Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele
• Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended

Required Qualifications:

Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses. If you do not currently hold the 66 but have either a 63 or 65, an offer can be extended with the condition that a passing score is received for the missing series within 60 days.

• Has at least one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.

• Has at least one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.

• 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.

• Efficiently manages your time and capacity.

• Is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment.

• At least three years’ experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.

• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).

• Obtained your insurance licenses.

Skills:

• Account Management
• Advisory
• Client Experience Branding
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Issue Management
• Pipeline Management
• Causation Analysis
• Client Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Management
• Written Communications

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job Description:

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

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

Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays