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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

As the Paid Social Regional Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the paid social media strategy across the region. This individual leads the regional social media team, manages the paid social advertising budgets, and develops innovative strategies to enhance the performance of social media campaigns. The Paid Social Regional Manager ensures that social media efforts are aligned with overall marketing goals and works closely with other media teams and agencies to drive cohesive strategies. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the region's paid social media initiatives

You will:

• Develop and oversee the regional paid social media strategy and manage and allocate paid social advertising budgets effectively.

• Innovate and implement new social media strategies to enhance performance.

• Ensure that paid social efforts align with broader digital media goals.

• Provide Strategic Leadership - Lead the development and execution of the regional paid social strategy, guide the team to ensure social media planning aligns with overall marketing objectives and stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in social media.

• Campaign Management - Oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of regional paid social campaigns, collaborate with other digital media managers to ensure an integrated approach across all digital channels and analyze campaign performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

• Stakeholder and Vendor Relations - Manage relationships with social media partners, agencies, and third-party vendors, provide insights and feedback to senior leadership on paid social performance and work closely with media teams to ensure localized execution of global strategies.

• Compliance and Best Practices - Ensure all paid social activities comply with industry regulations and company policies and standardize reporting and campaign management practices across the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in paid social media planning and buying.

• Proven track record in leading social media teams and managing budgets.

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and advertising tools.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

• Up to date with the latest social media trends and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with UHNW focused Financial Advisors in assigned territory to educate on team’s capabilities and the value proposition of the UHNW Portfolio Strategies and Analyst.
• Strategize with those Advisors on how to approach deepening existing UHNW client relationships in their book and how to present full suite of solutions to prospective clients, Lead the portfolio construction process for new money opportunities with UHNW clients and prospects.
• Deliver investment expertise that begins with robust client discovery leading to custom asset allocation, multi asset portfolio construction and traditional and alternative investment manager selection.
• Engage advisors to deliver our enterprise-wide solutions that meet their clients’ needs, Partner and collaborate with enterprise Specialists to ensure full scope of the client’s wealth needs are met.
• Partner with local Merrill Market Executives to deliver value add content to advisors

Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in financial services industry
• 5+ years’ sales experience
• Knowledge of traditional and Alternative Investments products
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and meet clearly defined measurements
• Strong communication, interaction and presentation skills required
• Self-motivated, adaptive, positive attitude and high energy are a must, display a passion for achieving aggressive goals in innovative and highly professional way
• Series 7 and 63/65 pt 66 required
• Advanced credentials like CFA®, CPWA®, CIMA® preferred

Desired Qualifications:

Portfolio Construction and Analysis, Presentation Skills, Financial Markets expertise, Pipeline Management, Wealth Planning, Liability Management

Skills:

• Market Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Wealth Planning
• Analytical Thinking
• Client Investments Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Networking
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communications