Financial Solutions Advisor - South Houston Area

Bank of America

Galveston (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Financial Advisor to help clients reach their financial goals by building comprehensive plans with brokerage and banking products. You will triage leads, refer to internal partners, and meet with clients to review goals in a dynamic, compliant environment.

The role requires securities licenses, at least one year in the investments/financial services space, and a knack for building strong client relationships in a team-based setting.

Qualifications

Licensed Series 7 & 66 (63/65 in lieu of 66) with passing requirement within 60 days.
Minimum one year in investments with knowledge of products and services.
One year in financial services or a sales environment with proven results.
Ability to set goals, build relationships and collaborate effectively.
Strong regulatory due diligence and client-centric focus.

Responsibilities

Plan client financial goals and build a plan using brokerage products.
Recommend banking and investment strategies aligned with client goals.
Triages client requests and refers to internal service providers by need and assets.
Mitigate and control risk in daily activities.
Identify and engage potential new clients through referrals or existing clientele.
Coach referral partners based on client needs and product services.

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

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job description

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.

This position is open for the entire market and the specific Financial Center location will be based on business needs. If you are offered a position, you will train at one financial center, and then potentially begin your role in a phone-based capacity until another financial center location that is within a reasonable commuting distance of your home is available, as permitted by applicable law.

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‑management 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.

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.
Has at least one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in‑depth knowledge of investment products and services.
Has at least one year experience working in the financial service 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 your time and capacity.
Is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long‑term strategies for clients.

Desired Qualifications

Bi‑lingual Spanish speaking.
Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
At least three years’ experience working in the financial service 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 your insurance licenses.

Skills