Financial Solutions Advisor- Greater Baltimore Market

Bank of America; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bank of America in Maryland seeks a financial professional to provide comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients, guiding them toward their financial goals with brokerage products and a tailored financial plan.

The role involves triaging client leads, making referrals to partners based on needs and asset thresholds, and meeting with clients to review investment goals and strategies while expanding the client base.

Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 and 66 licenses (or the equivalent 63 and 65 in lieu of 66).
• Minimum of one year of experience in the investments industry and/or financial services.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products.
• Recommends banking and investments strategies aligned with client goals.
• Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal partners.
• Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities.
• Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or clients.
• Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners.

Skills

Account Management

Advisory

Client Experience

Branding

Customer and Client Focus

Oral Communications

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Client Solutions

Risk Management

Written Communications

Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Causation Analysis

Pipeline Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

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!

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 may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan 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. 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 and 66 (or the equivalent 63 and 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
• Minimum of one year of experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
• Minimum of one year of experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever one sets their 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 time and capacity
• Thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays

Desired Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment
• Three or more years of 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 insurance licenses

Skills

• Account Management
• Advisory
• Client Experience
• Branding
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Client Solutions
• 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

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency details

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Pay and benefits information

Pay range $70,000.00 - $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.

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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. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

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