Account Management Ops Representative - Merrill Onboarding and Maintenance

Bank of America; South Dakota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a detail-oriented Operations professional to support Merrill onboarding and maintenance. You will review documentation, process account openings and updates, and respond to client inquiries to ensure timely, accurate service.

The role emphasizes risk awareness, efficient workflow, and cross-functional communication. The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, flexibility within business hours, and the ability to handle a high-volume caseload while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting brokerage accounts or clients in operations, client service, customer service, or related environment.
• Experience managing a high-volume personal caseload, prioritizing work to meet 48-hour turnaround times.
• Ability to apply judgment within guidelines to resolve routine exceptions while escalating issues appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective phone and email interaction with internal partners.
• Ability to be flexible within the hours of 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Performs onboarding and maintenance of accounts and reviews documentation for completeness.
• Reviews and approves required account documentation and processes account requests.
• Responds to client inquiries via multiple channels to support efficiency and service quality.
• Performs basic research to resolve routine processing errors and exceptions.
• Identifies issues in daily tasks and escalates risk concerns as appropriate.
• Provides general operational support including handling inbound calls and mail distribution.
• Understands end-to-end process flow and its upstream/downstream impacts.

Skills

Account Management

Customer Focus

Oral Communications

Written Communications

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Research

Collaboration

Recording/Organizing Information

Numerical Reasoning

Tools

SRP Service Request Portal

Job description

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Line of Business Description

Upon receiving account requests from the Merrill branch, the Merrill Onboarding and Maintenance team reviews documentation, confirms requirements are met, and processes account updates or client communications. This work helps clients open or maintain their brokerage accounts smoothly and without delays. This team completes a high volume of work within a 48-hour period.

Responsibilities

• Performs onboarding and maintenance of accounts and reviewing required account documentation by reviewing requests for completeness and processing account openings or maintenance updates
• Reviews and approves required account documentation by confirming documentation, obtaining required approvals or exceptions, and completing account requests
• Responds to client inquiries via numerous channels to support operational efficiency and quality client service by providing status updates and communicating request decisions or outstanding requirements
• Performs basic research, follow-up and resolution of routine research requests by researching processing errors, resolving exceptions, and completing corrective actions
• Identifies potential issues in daily operational tasks and escalates risk concerns, as appropriate by understanding the up and downstream workflow
• Provides general operational support including handling inbound calls, mail sorting, and mail distribution by distributing client correspondence, keeping records, and storing required evidence
• Understands the process flow from end to end including the reasons for each step, the process controls, the risks within the process and the upstream/downstream impacts of their work based on an understanding the work affects other operational

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting brokerage accounts or clients in operations, client service, customer service, or related environment
• Experience managing a high-volume personal caseload, prioritizing work to consistently meet 48-hour turnaround times
• Ability to apply judgment within established guidelines to resolve routine exceptions while keeping risk awareness and escalating issues appropriately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective phone and email interaction with internal partners
• Ability to be flexible within the hours of 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday

Desired Qualifications

• Experience reviewing legal and/or tax documentation
• Experience using (SRP) Service Request Portal

Skills

• Account Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Research
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Written Communications
• Prioritization
• Recording/Organizing Information
• Result Orientation
• Numerical Reasoning

Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)