Market Client Relationship Manager

Bank of America; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a leader to drive the service delivery model and wealth management banking strategy in the market, coordinating with market executives and advisors to ensure superior client service and compliant operations.

The role emphasizes hiring and developing a cross-functional team, managing risk, and delivering growth while upholding regulatory and policy standards. 40-hour weeks in MN location apply.

Qualifications

• FINRA SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65), Series 9 and 10 (or Series 8) or equivalent licenses
• Minimum of five years of professional experience

Responsibilities

• Leads the service delivery model and wealth management banking strategy of respective markets to drive business growth
• Hires, develops, and leads a team of cross-functional professionals to support Financial Advisor teams and deliver outstanding client service
• Supervises financial transactions and operations to drive risk management best practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, while preparing to effectively manage any type of branch audit
• Oversees the client service experience and reviews the approval of new client accounts
• Leads Wealth Management Client Associates and the branch Operations Department to meet and exceed the bank's client service expectations and operational excellence goals

Skills

Compensation Analysis

Performance Management Process

Performance Management

Referral Management

Workforce Planning

Due Diligence

Internal Audit Review

Leadership Development

Recruiting

Risk Management

Client Management

Customer Service Management

Employee Counseling

Succession Planning

Trade Operations Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job description

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance. Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America. Merrill 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 Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through 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.

Job Description: This job is responsible for leading the overall service delivery model to include the bank's digital offerings and wealth management banking strategy in the market while working with the Home Office to ensure superior client service. Key responsibilities include partnering with the market leadership team, Market Executives, Resident Directors, Financial Advisors, Wealth Management Client Associates, and Wealth Management Associates to facilitate daily business needs. Job expectations include driving responsible growth while minimizing regulatory, financial, operational, and reputational risks.

Responsibilities

• Leads the service delivery model and wealth management banking strategy of respective markets to drive business growth
• Hires, develops, and leads a team of cross-functional professionals to support Financial Advisor teams and deliver outstanding client service
• Supervises financial transactions and operations to drive risk management best practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, while preparing to effectively manage any type of branch audit
• Oversees the client service experience and reviews the approval of new client accounts
• Leads Wealth Management Client Associates and the branch Operations Department to meet and exceed the bank's client service expectations and operational excellence goals

Managerial Responsibilities

• Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals.
• Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement.
• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions.
• Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, elevate and debate issues.
• People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.
• Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions.
• Enterprise Talent Leader: Assess talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization.
• Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work.

Required Qualifications

• Currently hold FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65), Series 9 and 10 (or Series 8) or equivalent licenses and Series 3, 31 licenses, if warranted
• Minimum of five years of professional experience

Skills

• Compensation Analysis
• Performance Management Process
• Performance Management
• Referral Management
• Workforce Planning
• Due Diligence
• Internal Audit Review
• Leadership Development
• Recruiting
• Risk Management
• Client Management
• Customer Service Management
• Employee Counseling
• Succession Planning
• Trade Operations Management

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.

The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; FINRA. For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post, however, may require to meet the workplace excellence policy.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details US - MN - Minneapolis - 80 S 8TH ST - IDS CENTER (MN1150) Pay and benefits information Pay range $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 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.

Privacy Statement: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/privacy-notice

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.

Global Impact

Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates.

Opportunity and Inclusion

Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see opportunity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success.

Our Values

Learn about our four values that represent what we believe.

Pay Transparency: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/pay-transparency