Financial Solutions Advisor - West Valley Area

Bank of America; Carefree (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Arizona is seeking a skilled financial advisor to provide personalized guidance to clients. The successful candidate will help clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning and investment strategies. Responsibilities include managing client requests, building financial plans, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should hold the necessary licenses, have at least one year of experience in financial services, and possess excellent communication skills. Rotating Saturday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 licenses (or 63 & 65 in lieu of 66).
• At least one year experience in the investments industry.
• At least one year experience in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to plan their financial goals.
• Recommend banking and investment strategies.
• Triage client requests and make referrals.

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. The position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements; all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities

• Work 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
• Recommend banking and investment strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
• Triage client requests and make referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
• Mitigate and control risk as part of daily activities
• Identify and engage potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele
• Provide coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended

Required Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (or 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

• 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

Minimum Education Requirement

• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Schedule

• Monday - Friday and rotating Saturdays

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40