Financial Solutions Advisor - Boston West Market

Bank of America; Waban (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formulaic incentive eligibility

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Bank of America in Massachusetts seeks a financial advisor to provide comprehensive client guidance, build financial plans, and refer to partners as needed. The role emphasizes regulatory diligence, risk management, and strong client relationships. Requires active securities licenses and client-focused collaboration.

The position offers in-office work with flexibility, a 40-hour week, and opportunities to grow within a large banking network.

Qualifications

• Must hold Series 7 and 66 licenses, or 63/65 with plan to obtain missing series within 60 days.
• At least 1 year of experience in the investments/financial services industry.
• At least 1 year in a sales environment with goals met or exceeded.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligent regulatory due diligence in daily activities and long-term strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan short and long-term financial goals with clients, building a financial plan using brokerage products.
• Recommend banking and investments strategies aligned to client goals.
• Triages client requests and referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on needs and assets.
• Mitigate and control risk as part of daily activities.
• Identify and engage potential new clients through referrals or center clientele.
• Provide coaching and feedback to referral partners based on client needs and product services.

Skills

Client advisory

Financial planning

Regulatory compliance

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CRM systems

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. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role‑specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job 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:

• 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.

Schedule:

• Monday - Fridays and rotating Saturdays

Skills:

• Advisory
• Account Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Issue Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Client Management
• Causation Analysis
• Written Communications

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Please note that this requisition contains multiple locations but there is not an immediate opening for every location listed.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

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Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Formulaic incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees are eligible for incentives as detailed by the specific line of business incentive plan provisions. Formulaic plans may be comprised of monthly, quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities. Incentives are earned based on the employee's performance against defined metrics.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry‑leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.