Financial Solutions Advisor - Raleigh/Durham Market

Bank of America; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a candidate who will provide comprehensive financial advice to clients, helping them achieve their financial goals. The role includes triaging client leads and recommending suitable banking and investment strategies.

The ideal candidate has required licenses (Series 7 & 66) and at least one year of experience in the financial services industry, with strong skills in advisory and client management.

Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 licenses or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in the investments industry.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan financial goals using brokerage products.
• Recommends banking and investment strategies.
• Identifies potential new clients through referrals.

Skills

Advisory

Account Management

Client Solutions Advisory

Attention to Detail

Risk Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan 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 investment 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.

Schedule

Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays.

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.
• At least one year of experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in‑depth knowledge of investment products and services.
• At least one year of experience working in the financial services 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 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 of experience working in the financial services 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

• 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.

Shift

1st shift (United States of America).

Hours Per Week

40.

Additional Note

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