Financial Advisor – Merrill Advisor Development Program

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Financial Advisor to work with high-net-worth individuals, identifying needs and delivering comprehensive investment recommendations in a performance-driven environment. You will collaborate with Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to leverage experience and grow a portfolio.

Responsibilities include building a book of business, sourcing clients, and presenting suitable investment solutions while balancing growth, referrals, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Series 7 licenses
• Series 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses or equivalent
• At least 1 year in financial services or sales with quotas
• At least 1 year in investments with product knowledge
• Proven ability to engage and influence others
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication to build trust
• Ability to assess client needs and recommend solutions
• Ability to collaborate with team and partners
• Entrepreneurial mindset with client-sourcing ability
• Compensation tied to performance
• Strong follow-through skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Responsibilities

• Identify needs and develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals
• Collaborate with Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to promote portfolio growth
• Develop a book of business to meet performance goals
• Source clients through referrals and networking
• Recommend investment products aligned with client objectives and risk profile
• Balance growth, referrals, follow-ups, and compliance in daily and long-term planning
• Organize resources to run a productive practice
• Complete required training and education requirements

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship building

Communication

Client needs

Time management

Team collaboration

Networking

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with high-net worth individuals identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing financial goals, and delivering comprehensive recommendations.
• Collaborate with and be mentored by Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to build upon your experience to promote portfolio growth.
• Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed established performance hurdles.
• Effectively prioritize 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.
• Completing mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements.

Requirements

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
• Minimum of one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
• Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
• Proven ability to engage with and influence others
• 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 and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
• Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
• Goal and results oriented
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
• Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
• Strong follow-through skills
• Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial services and investment products, with a strong focus on client relationship management and customized financial solutions. Proven ability to meet performance goals through effective prospecting, networking, and collaboration with financial advisor teams.