Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - North 4th and Berry Financial Center

13-5674085 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America Corporation in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a client advisor to provide comprehensive financial guidance and tailor investment and banking solutions to meet client goals.

You will triage client leads, refer to internal partners, and review financial plans with clients, while maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering outstanding service. This role is in-office, full-time, with competitive benefits and a focus on building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses
• Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, assessing 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
• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, such as 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

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

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

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.

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, and meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals and recommend 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, such as 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

Required Qualifications:

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses
• Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, assessing 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

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details US - NY - Brooklyn - 166 Berry St (NY5408)

Pay and benefits information Pay range $28.85 - $33.65 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Predictable pay This role is compensated with a base salary and is not incentive eligible.

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. 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. Pay Transparency: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/pay-transparency