Assist in the research, resolution and settlement of Merrill broker-dealer complaints which may involve consultation and coordination with the Legal Department, Operations, Finance, the Line of Business Supervisors & Registered Representatives, Insurance Carriers and Executive Management as well as clients, attorneys, and regulators.
Path for escalation for broker-dealer complaints sent to executive leaders.
Learn and effectively communicate about a wide variety of products and services.
Responsible for the management and validation of complaint records, files, documents, and data.
Ensure regulatory filings (U4/U5 and 4530) associated with Complaint management are made quickly and accurately.
Develop and manage relationships across the Enterprise and with a wide variety of partners based on trust, teamwork, and knowledge.
Perform additional functions to support the priorities aligned to risk mitigation.
Required Skills:
5+ years of retail brokerage, compliance, legal and/or supervisory experience within a brokerage branch office or financial space.
Strong Wealth Management Product knowledge including Life Insurance and Alternative Investments and Annuities
Familiarity with handling brokerage customer complaints and the regulatory reporting required in the same.
Shows commitment to excellent attendance with proven reliability and can adhere to the agreed upon work schedule
Strong analytical ability and organizational skills with ability to demonstrate sound judgment and act with speed.
Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated with ability to investigate and resolve complex problems.
Ability to prioritize issues and handle confidential matters and sensitive information in a responsible manner and timely fashion
Strong communications skills, great grammar, and the ability to communicate with management, peers, and client
Ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
Minimum of an intermediate level of proficiency with computers and current technology including MS Office Suite
FINRA series 7, 66, 9/10/24, Insurance License, JD or equivalents a plus