ISG UHNW Portfolio Strategist

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America seeks an UHNW Advisory Strategist in Chicago to partner with Financial Advisors, delivering customized portfolio construction and platform-agnostic guidance for ultra-high-net-worth clients. You will anchor on deep investment expertise to tailor asset allocation and manager selection across traditional and alternatives.

You will collaborate with Specialists bank-wide to meet complex wealth needs, including lending, trusts, estate planning, philanthropy, and business transitions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in financial services industry.
• 5+ years' sales experience.
• Series 7 and 66 licenses or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with UHNW focused Financial Advisors in assigned territory to educate on team’s capabilities and the value proposition of the UHNW Portfolio Strategies and Analyst.
• Strategizes with those Advisors on how to approach deepening existing UHNW client relationships in their book and how to present full suit of solutions to prospective clients.
• Leads the portfolio construction process for new money opportunities with UHNW clients and prospects.
• Delivers investment expertise that begins with robust client discovery leading to custom asset allocation, multi asset portfolio construction and traditional and alternative investment manager selection.
• Partners and collaborates with enterprise Specialists to ensure full scope of the client’s wealth needs are met.
• Partners with local Merrill Market Executives to deliver value add content to advisors.

Skills

Market Analysis

Portfolio Management

Wealth Planning

Analytical Thinking

Client Investments

Management

Client Solutions

Advisory

Networking

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Oral Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Investment credentials (CIMA/CAIA/CPWA/CFA)

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.

Join us!

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.

Join us!

This job is responsible for partnering with Financial Advisors to assist in delivering holistic investment guidance to existing and prospective UHNW clients.

Key responsibilities include providing guidance through personalized product and platform agnostic portfolio construction process utilizing CIO and ISG solutions. This job typically works under direction of senior associates to determine if there is opportunity to deepen UHNW relationships and facilitate engagement with resources across the firm to deliver the full breadth of UHNW capabilities. The UHNW Advisory Strategist will support Financial Advisors in the business development of UHNW prospects and clients by partnering with Financial Advisors to deliver customized portfolio construction expertise and facilitate engagement with UHNW capabilities across the firm. Strategists will anchor on deep investment expertise to deliver custom asset allocation and traditional and alternative manager selection. Advice and guidance is informed by our Chief Investment Office around portfolio construction, investment manager selection and asset allocation and personalized to specific client circumstances. Additionally, Strategists will partner with Specialists across the bank to deliver appropriate solutions spanning: custom lending, trust and estate planning, philanthropic services, business sales and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with UHNW focused Financial Advisors in assigned territory to educate on team’s capabilities and the value proposition of the UHNW Portfolio Strategies and Analyst.
• Strategizes with those Advisors on how to approach deepening existing UHNW client relationships in their book and how to present full suit of solutions to prospective clients.
• Leads the portfolio construction process for new money opportunities with UHNW clients and prospects.
• Delivers investment expertise that begins with robust client discovery leading to custom asset allocation, multi asset portfolio construction and traditional and alternative investment manager selection.
• Partners and collaborates with enterprise Specialists to ensure full scope of the client’s wealth needs are met.
• Partners with local Merrill Market Executives to deliver value add content to advisors.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in financial services industry
• 5+ years' sales experience
• Series 7 and 66 licenses or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire
• Strong communication, interaction and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, adaptive, positive attitude and high energy
• Bachelor’s degree

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in portfolio construction, manager selection (traditional or alts), investment management or in a Wealth Management investment support/sales role supporting Financial Advisors.
• Enhanced investment credentials (CIMA, CAIA, CPWA, CFA, etc..)

Skills

• Market Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Wealth Planning
• Analytical Thinking
• Client Investments
• Management
• Client Solutions
• Advisory
• Networking
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communications

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)

Pay range $160,000.00 - $250,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible. This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

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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