Financial Solutions Advisor - West Houston Area

Bank of America; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified professional to provide comprehensive financial advice and customized solutions to clients. Responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals, and developing financial plans using various investment products. Candidates must hold Series 7 & 66 licenses and have relevant experience in the financial services industry. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 licenses (or 63 & 65 in lieu of 66).
• At least one year experience in the investments industry.
• One year experience in a financial service or sales environment.
• Goal-oriented and capable of building relationships.
• Effective communicator, comfortable with client engagement.
• Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapts to new information and seeks solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals.
• Recommends banking and investment strategies to align with client needs.
• Triages client requests and makes referrals based on needs.

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

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job description

Description

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

Bi‑lingual Spanish speaking.

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

Minimum Education Requirement

• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Schedule

• Monday - Friday and rotating Saturdays

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40