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Job Description:

Job Description:
This job is responsible for leading business analysis for a Line of Business (LOB) by producing all financial reporting and disclosures in partnership with senior management, front office, and other business stakeholders. Key responsibilities include applying a knowledge and understanding of product(s), processes, and inherent risks of a product, business or function to analyze and substantiate Profit and Loss (P&L) attributes and balance sheets, establish infrastructure for new products, and approve ledger journal entries.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and analyzes balance sheets and Profit and Loss (P&L) reports and validates postings and balances for a product aligned to a Line of Business (LOB) using knowledge of financial products, market risk profiles, and risk mitigation techniques and strategies
• Supports the development of strategic and annual planning and implementation, performing profitability analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting for a product or general ledger account type
• Oversees a set of product(s) or general ledger account(s) and maintains financial responsibility, including accountability for accuracy of financial reporting for Profit and Loss (P&L) activities
• Partners closely with the front office, Operations, and Technology to define business finance processes and implement related technology solutions
• Supports delivering, designing, maintaining, and enhancing Value at Risk Back-Testing (VBT) data and Management Information System (MIS) processes that may impact multiple product control businesses
• Analyzes regulatory matters, such as the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) and Recovery and Resolutions Plans (RRP), to assess risk modeling practices within the bank
• Oversight on the official daily P&L explain, P&L substantiation to market events, significant transaction review and its provision for VaR backtesting and other downstream

• Monthly Independent Price verification on both Derivatives and securities positions. Have a basic understanding and knowledge of financial models,
• Calculation of the Valuation adjustment – Validation of appropriate application and use of models for books & records.
• Maintaining/updating valuation adjustment & IPV Desk Level Procedures (DLP)
• Preparation monthly & quarterly revenue and balance sheet commentary to senior managers and regulators
• Regulatory capital disclosures, Price Testing, Sector analysis, Stress Test and Forecasting.
• Volcker/Capital related validation activities such as Volcker balance sheet review, validation of Volcker and Capital attributes for books to ensure compliance with enterprise guidelines
• Partner with Trading Desk, Trade Support, Operations, ECM and other partners on business support including new product review, accounting assessment, issue resolution
• Coordination of the monthly close process and quarterly financial reporting requirements
• Working on initiatives to simplify/automate manual processes

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years hands on experience in Product Control or Finance group
• BS/BA Degree required (Finance, Accounting preferred)
• Global Markets experience
• Global Rates market knowledge – familiarity with a broad range of asset classes
• Derivatives product and valuation knowledge – consisting of technical expertise of models used to reprice complex transactions
• Advanced experience skills with Excel and complex spreadsheets
• Control focused, analytical, team oriented, comfortable with complex products
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship management skill
• Proven analytical skills including data reconciliation and interpretation.
• Ability to identify and deliver process improvements.
• Good business partnering skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Fixed income or derivative experience
• Inquisitive, willing to challenge the status quo and strive to improve processes

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Reporting
• Business Analytics
• Data Quality Management
• Financial Processing
• Price Verification and Valuation
• Scenario Planning and Analysis
• Business Acumen
• Critical Thinking
• Influence
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving

Job Description:

Job Description:
This job is responsible for supporting programs and projects specific to corporate change initiatives that impact how the bank does business, provides a product or service, or executes a function. Key responsibilities include assisting department managers with critical change initiatives and communicating, influencing, and negotiating both vertically and horizontally to obtain or leverage necessary resources. Job expectations include delivering regulatory and executive material and ensuring results align to program strategy, simplification, and new capabilities.

The Project Management function supports the Non-financial Regulatory Reporting, Tax and Credit Reporting Operations portfolio of change by partnering with functional stakeholders and technology groups to prioritize and implement initiatives driven by business, legal, regulatory, compliance or market requirements. The function is seeking to recruit a Project Manager to support the ‘Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting (NFRR) Change Management program, which aims to deliver a centralized report preparation capability focused on reducing risk, improving the accuracy and completeness of NFRR reporting and adhering to data policies & standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with defining program controls, processes, procedures, reporting cadence, decision governance structures, and ways of working with key stakeholders
• Partners closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new change initiatives
• Supports the execution of defined tasks through tracking of program milestones and their statuses, developing program plans, and measuring progress against ongoing key performance indicators
• Analyzes, evaluates, and overcomes program risks and produces program reports for managers and stakeholders
• Identifies key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors to perform in alignment with the program objectives
• Works with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department, leading them to negotiate decision making for efficient and effective resolution
• Meets with stakeholders to provide transparency into project issues and decisions on services, builds positive relationships, asks questions, and uses tools to uncover root causes to challenges, identify opportunities, and make recommendations

Skills:

• Process Design
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Reporting
• Strategy Planning and Development
• Issue Management
• Oral Communications
• Presentation Skills
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Performance Management
• Process Performance Management
• Process Simplification
• Risk Management
• Workforce Planning

• At least 4 years of project management experience
• Understanding of Operations processing & regulatory requirements
• Track record of delivering projects to plan and on budget.
• Ability to assess an ill-defined problem and propose the tasks & deliverables that will be necessary to achieve the desired outcome.
• Ability to manage and communicate with stakeholders at different levels.
• Knowledge of structured project management methods.
• Proficient with MS products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio.
Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Operational processing within Global Banking / Markets – ideally with particular knowledge of Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting or similar regulatory mandates.
• Proficiency in process design / process mapping
• Working knowledge of Agile methods and tools
• Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions.
• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward.
• Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs – is a continuous learner.
• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base.
• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.

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

Required Qualifications:

• FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 & 66 (or combination of BOTH 63 & 65)

• Displays advanced industry knowledge and understanding of investment products

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous wealth management client associate experience strongly preferred

• Energetic individual that is self-motivated, coachable and flexible in thought

• Enjoys a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities

• Detail oriented

• Invested in personal development

• Consistently pursues client experience excellence

• Works quickly to fulfill client needs, delivering complex solutions

• Frequent communication and an abundance of discretion with sensitive information

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience with Salesforce a plus

• Professional verbal and written communication​​

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

Registered Wealth Management Client Associaterole is a sales support position, typically providing dedicated operational and sales support to multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Incumbents may also on a regular basis, support office initiatives, in addition to the businesses of a particular Financial Advisor. For established clients, the Client Associate will often serve as the most frequent point of contact with Merrill. Fully registered (Series 7, 63, 65, & 66). Partial registration may be considered.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with highly affluent clients
• Lead end-to-end onboarding and maintenance activities for new and existing clients.
• Provide products and services to each client, working with cross line of business partners
• Use creativity to tackle complex problems; Manage client servicing requests and account maintenance; Use multiple communication methods to ensure a consistent and exceptional client service experience.
• Act as a key team member leading our clients’ digital experience with the firm
• Create ease of access and interaction, while protecting their privacy and security
• Find opportunities to innovate every day

Key Qualifications for the role:

• requiredto currently hold Series 7 & 66 or 63/65
• 2+ years post high school education and/or 4+ years of professional or relevant internship experience; Undergraduate degree a plus
• Product Knowledge: Foundational knowledge of investment and banking products
• Energetic individual that is self-motivated, coachable, and flexible in thought
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibility
• Detail oriented
• Invested in personal development
• Consistently pursues client experience excellence
• Works quickly to fulfill client needs delivering complex solutions
• Frequent communication, and an abundance of discretion with sensitive information
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience with Salesforce a plus
• Professional verbal and written communication