דרושים Wealth Management Client Associate ב-Bank Of America ב-United States, Hartford

Job Description:

The Wealth Management Client Associate – Advisor Development Program (WMCA - ADP) role is an entry role into our Advisor Development Program where the destination role is becoming a full-scale Financial Advisor at Merrill. This progression role is responsible for providing client service support to Financial Advisors (FAs).

As a WMCA - ADP your journey begins by obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, where you will receive dedicated study time for your Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7, and Series 66 Exams. Your SIE, Series 7 & 66 must be obtained within 120 days; (63 & 65 accepted, in lieu of 66, if previously held). Once you obtain your licenses, you will be taught the foundational skills needed to be a WMCA - ADP.

This job is responsible for providing client service support to multiple 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 and acting as a resource for FAs on the team.

Once you have reached your key milestones, including proficiency in your current role and the completion of experiential activities showcasing your ability to become an advisor, you will then progress into the next stage of the Advisor Development Program, beginning building a book of business as a Financial Advisor trainee. You will complete dedicated training preparing you for this role and once complete you will continue to work in a Merrill office where you will be acquiring, building, and managing client relationships while considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with advice and solutions.

Once you complete your performance requirements as a Financial Advisor trainee you will reach the ultimate destination of becoming a Merrill Financial Advisor. You will be supported along the way with dedicated programs, tools, and resources throughout your career journey.

The Advisor Development Program consists of progressive roles to ultimately become a Merrill Financial Advisor. Our progressive roles in the Advisor Development Program engage in:

• Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed established performance hurdles
• Effectively prioritizing and sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate internal specialists, and executing highly customized solutions to meet client needs
• Recommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences
• Balancing investment growth, referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, administrative compliance and personal growth and development according to both a day-to-day and longer-term planning
• Organizing and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice
• Seeking the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a client
• Completing mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements

We’ll help you

• Build a successful careerat Bank of America through world-class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success.
• Get training and one-on-one coachingfromour-award winning Academy at Bank of Americaand local leadership who are invested in your success.
• Grow your business knowledgeby using a defined consultative approach to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice, deliver clientreviews/presentationswith confidence and recommend strategies to help achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners.Connect to all the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all their financial needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Displays confidence working as a self-starter in a sales role
• Builds strong client relationships through effective communication and collaboration
• Displays a proactive mindset and effective time management
• Demonstrates a results-driven growth mindset and prioritizes client interests
• Identifies appropriate client solutions through application of learnings and new information
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
• Proven ability to assess needs of and recommend appropriatesolutions
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively on a team with key partners and independently
• Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
• Strong follow-through skills
• Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Suite

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of work experience
• Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Responsibilities:

• Partners with Financial Advisors, Client Relationship Managers, and Market Supervision Managers on all aspects of client servicing, risk, investments, and banking products, while receiving appropriate guidance and escalating issues as needed
• 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
• Performs general business growth support functions aligned to the role of the Client Associate or Wealth Management Client Associate, providing business development, investment solutions, and/or business management support to multiple FAs

:

• Account Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Issue Management
• Oral Communications
• Business Development
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Prioritization
• Trade Operations Management
• Administrative Services
• Client Investments Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Referral Identification
• Written Communications

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.

This job is responsible for acquiring new clients, deepening client relationships, and building upon an internal and external network to achieve business development goals. Key responsibilities include leading the Client Management Process and partnering across the enterprise to provide a Branded Client Experience, including access to the full array of Private Bank and the bank's capabilities and services to meet specific client needs. Job expectations include ensuring retention of clients.
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:

• Leads the Client Process Management Process within the client team to identify new business development opportunities
• Sources new clients in alignment with the bank's established risk appetite
• Leads the client team to deliver meaningful interactions and a Branded Client Experience
• Develops an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs, preferences, and overall wealth strategy, being responsive to changes in the business environment and/or with client needs
• Advocates for clients and prospects as their trusted advisor, providing integrated recommendations including wealth structuring, credit facilities, banking, and asset management
• Encourages use and adoption of digital capabilities to enhance the client and client team experience
• Builds relationships with internal and external partners and centers of influence

Required skills:

* 12+ years of private banking or complex financial services experience OR equivalent financial services/business experience

* Responsible for driving new business development for target client segment ($3MM++ investable assets)

* Present to clients a holistic approach, leveraging the entire Private Bank platform

* A high touch, client-focused individual with exceptional interpersonal skills

* A leader who recognizes opportunities for client engagement and proactively acts upon them for the betterment of the client

* Ability to influence; proactively asks for and closes business

* Solutions oriented; sales and financial aptitude a must

* Must be a skilled negotiator

* Series 7, 63 and 65 (or Series 7 and 66) required (may gain licenses after start - unlicensed candidates may be considered if willing to obtain licenses within 90 days of start date)

Desired skills:

* MBA or Post-Graduate Degree preferred

* CFP, CPA, CFA, CTFA, CFM or JD a significant plus

Skills:

• Business Development
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Prospecting
• Wealth Planning
• Analytical Thinking
• Oral Communications
• Referral Management
• Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Loan Structuring

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job Description:

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

This job is responsible for expanding client relationships by identifying opportunities to deepen existing relationships. Key responsibilities include advising on the client’s financial needs and the full array of Private Bank's capabilities, establishing and deepening relationships with internal and external partners and Centers of Influence to identify prospects. Job expectations include executing the Client Management Process and partnering across the enterprise to provide a Branded Client Experience. 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:

• Drives inflows of new business across all product lines (i.e., Credit, Assets Under Management, Deposit) into existing book of business
• Leads complex credit opportunities, including structured credit deals
• Grows book balances and Year over Year revenue
• Partners with and mentors Private Client Managers on more complex products and client relationships
• Acts as Chief Operating Officer for the client team, coordinating relationship management activities and managing successful delivery of Branded Client Experience to support client satisfaction
• Encourages use and adoption of digital capabilities to enhance the client and client team experience
• Builds relationships with internal and external partners and centers of influence

Required Skills:

• Excellent ability to work in team environment
• Strong interpersonal and influence / partnership skills
• Significant knowledge of banking and credit: general understanding of investments, trust and wealth transfer

• 7+ years of successful experience in managing relationships with high net worth clients or equivalent financial services/business experience

• Series 7, 63 and 65 (or Series 7 and 66) required; unlicensed candidates may be considered if willing to obtain licenses within a standard time frame of 90 days per exam after the first working day in this position

Desired Skills:

• MBA or Post-Graduate Degree preferred
• CFP, CPA, CFA, CTFA, CFM or JD a significant plus

Addition Skills Used in this Role:

• Customer focus
• Relationship Building
• Building Rapport
• Credit Analysis
• Advisory Sales
• Problem Solving
• Investment Products & Solutions
• Client Team Management
• Influencing
• Transitioning client conversations
• Collaboration
• Mentoring

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for facilitating a direct end-to-end relationship with two or more Treasury Sales Officers (TSOs) to manage and grow both domestically and globally within an assigned portfolio. Key responsibilities include supporting all activities from sale through implementation and coordinating the Client Management Process (CMP) by focusing on client acquisition and deepening existing relationships. Job expectations include partnering with product specialists and service partners by making recommendations and creating customized treasury solutions that meet client needs.

As a Treasury Sales Associate, you will play a vital role in providing tailored treasury solutions and support to clients within the healthcare, education, and not-for-profit industries through:

• Client Support : Assist two Treasury Sales Officers (TSOs) in managing and expanding client relationships by providing exceptional service and support.

• Sales Assistance : Participate in the sales process by preparing proposals, presentations, and responses to RFPs, ensuring all materials meet client needs and Bank of America's high standards.

• Opportunity Generation : Develop strategies to grow revenue and increase treasury product penetration.

• Product Knowledge : Develop a deep understanding of treasury products and services, including cash management, liquidity solutions, and payment services, to effectively assist TSOs in advising clients.

• Cost Analysis: Complete price/cost benefit analysis models and work with TSOs for non-standard pricing

• Documentation Organization: Complete card agreements and gather documentation from various areas of the bank in order to submit for implementation.

• Market Research : Conduct industry research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities within the healthcare, education, and not-for-profit sectors.

• Data Management : Maintain accurate client information, sales activities, and pipeline opportunities in CRM systems.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with internal partners, including credit, risk, and operations teams, to ensure seamless delivery of treasury solutions.

• Professional Development : Stay current with industry developments, regulatory changes, and Bank of America's product offerings through continuous learning and training.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field or equivalent work experience

• 1-3 years of experience in banking, finance, or a related industry, preferably with exposure to treasury products and services

• Two or more years of B2B sales and/or client service experience in a financial services environment; preferred candidates will have Treasury experience

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Passion for serving the healthcare, education, and not-for-profit sectors

Additional Qualifications:

• CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) Certification

• Prior experience in a sales support or client service role within a financial institution

• Proven experience prospecting and developing new business

• Familiarity with CRM systems, such as Salesforce

• Knowledge of the unique financial needs and challenges faced by healthcare, education, and not-for-profit organizations