Financial Solutions Advisor - Private Bank Office

Bank of America; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is hiring a financial advisor to deliver tailored guidance and investment solutions to clients. You will triage leads, referral to business partners, and review financial plans to meet client goals.

You will apply licenses, build a financial plan, and recommend brokerage products while complying with SAFE Act and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes client advocacy and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Holds Series 7 and 66 licenses or the equivalent (63/65 in lieu of 66) and passes required exams.
• 3+ years in financial services or a sales role with proven goal attainment, including at least 1 year in investments.
• Experience with relationship management strategies and client advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan clients' short- and long-term financial goals using brokerage products (stocks, bonds, funds, annuities, banking solutions).
• Recommend banking and investment strategies aligned with client goals and needs.
• Triages client requests and routes referrals to appropriate internal partners based on assets and needs.
• Mitigate and control risk as part of daily activities.
• Identify potential new clients through referrals or existing center clientele.
• Provide coaching and feedback to referral partners based on client needs and product services.

Skills

Account Management

Advisory

Client Experience Branding

Customer Focus

Oral Communications

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Client Solutions Advisory

Risk Management

Pipeline Management

Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Written Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFP/CRPC certifications

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 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.

The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; Safe Act; Loan Originators; FINRA.

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 hold the Series 66 currently but have either a Series 63 or 65, an offer can be extended with the condition that you receive a passing score for the Series 66 within 60 days.
• Has three years' experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded (including at least one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services)
• Depth and breadth of relationship management product/solutions knowledge and experience
• Acts as a client advocate
• Is a self-starter who efficiently manages time and capacity
• 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.
• Is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation.
• Experience balancing investment management, sales activities and new client development.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in business-related field.
• 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 Advisory
• Issue Management
• Pipeline Management
• Causation Analysis
• Client Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Management
• Written Communications

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40