Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Southern CT Market

Bank of America; Wilton (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Bank of America in Wilton, CT is seeking a client-focused advisor to help clients reach financial goals by triaging leads, making referrals to business partners based on needs and assets, and meeting with clients to review goals and recommend products.

The role requires completing required licenses and trainings, maintaining SAFE Act registration for mortgage lending, and staying compliant in a fast-paced environment. A FINRA SIE and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses
• Self-discipline in managing time and capacity
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, assessing needs and recommending solutions
• Strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration
• Results-driven mindset with prioritizing client’s interest in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously
• Learns and adapts to new technology or applications

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

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Tools

FINRA SIE

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.

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 - CT - New Canaan - 94 Elm St (CT2252), US - CT - Wilton - 117 Old Ridgefield Rd (CT2255)

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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