Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Briarwood, MI

Bank of America; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training & onboarding

Licensing support (SIE, Series 7, 66)

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bank of America seeks an entry-level Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I to begin with obtaining SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and to develop foundational advisory skills.

You will work in a financial center delivering core banking and investment solutions while building relationships with clients and partnering with specialists. The role offers structured training and clear path to progression within Bank of America and Merrill.

Qualifications

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses and self-discipline in managing time and capacity.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships and identifying client needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, build and manage client relationships to understand complex financial situations.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advisory and present client reviews and solutions.
• Collaborate with banking and investment partners to meet client financial needs.
• Progress through licensing milestones (SIE, Series 7, Series 66) to advance within Bank of America/Merrill.

Skills

Client relationships

Time management

Communication

Sales orientation

Client needs assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

FINRA SIE certification

Job description

Job Description: 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. 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! As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), your journey begins obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, where you receive dedicated and personalized classes for your Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7 and Series 66 Exams. Once you obtain your licenses, you will be taught the foundational skills needed to be an advisor – from acquiring, building and managing client relationships to considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with advice and solutions to help them live their best financial lives, all while humanizing financial interactions. Once you have reached your key milestones, you will begin working in a financial center where you will help to deliver Bank of America’s core banking, investment solutions and approach to client care. We will equip you with everything you need as you move through the stages of development. Once you have demonstrated success as a licensed Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I, you will typically progress into the next role, Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where you continue to practice the skills you’ve learned by growing and deepening relationships within a portfolio of clients. As a successful Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, you will have the opportunity to advance in many roles within Bank of America and Merrill. The Academy will support you along the way with dedicated programs, tools, and resources throughout your career journey. 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 your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be 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 your immediate termination.

We’ll help you

• Build a successful career at Bank of America through world-class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success.
• Get training and one-on-one coaching from Academy managers who are invested in your success.
• Grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach with clients to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
• Earn your Security Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 licenses (63 & 65 accepted, in lieu of 66) though structured lessons and dedicated study time. You must obtain your SIE within 30 days of being hired & your Series 7 & 66 within 120 Days - a requirement for the role.
• Build your network. Starting at a financial center, you’ll interact with banking customers, small business owners and higher net worth clients alike. You’ll be able to leverage our relationships with one out of two households in the U.S. to help eventually grow your business.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice, deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence, and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners. Connect clients to the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all their financial needs.

Required Qualifications:

Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses. Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity. Experience in cultivating client relationships, accessing needs and recommending solutions. Success creating strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration. Demonstrates a results-driven mindset while prioritizing client’s interest in a complex, fast-paced environment. Executes multiple tasks simultaneously. Learns and adapts to new technology or applications.

Desired Qualifications:

Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience

Skills:

Client Experience Branding Client Solutions Advisory Investment Management Pipeline Management Referral Management Client Management Customer and Client Focus Portfolio Management Prospecting Referral Identification Business Acumen Executive Presence Oral Communications Risk Management Trading

Minimum Education Requirement:

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Schedule:

Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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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! Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates. Opportunity and Inclusion Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see opportunity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success. Our Values Learn about our four values that represent what we believe.

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