Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II - Consumer Investments - Manhattan South Market

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Financial Solutions Advisor to provide tailored financial advice. This role involves working closely with clients to achieve their financial goals, recommending appropriate banking and investment strategies, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills, relevant licenses, and experience in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• Requires Series 7 & 66 licenses or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in investments and financial services industries.
• Bilingual in Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial advice and customized solutions to clients.
• Triaging client leads and collaborating with internal service providers.
• Build and implement financial plans with brokerage products.

Skills

Goal Setting

Relationship Building

Communication

Time Management

Multitasking

Education

Series 7 & 66 licenses

Professional designations like CFP or CRPC

Job description

Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II - Consumer Investments - Manhattan South Market

New York, New York; New York, New York; New York, New York;

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

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of seven days from the date it was posted.

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 a diverse and 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.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

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.

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 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

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.

Bilingual Mandarin (Chinatown - Bayard, Bowery and Hester, Canal Street & BroadwayFinancial Centers).

Desired Qualifications:

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).