Private Client Advisor II

Bank of America; Friendship Heights Village (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Access to paid time off

Resources and support for employee growth

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Client Manager in Friendship Heights Village, Maryland, to lead client management and drive new business development. This role requires extensive private banking experience and the ability to present integrated client solutions.

Key responsibilities include fostering client relationships, ensuring client retention, and leveraging the Private Bank's services. The position offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and participation in a formulaic incentive plan.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of private banking and/or complex financial services experience or equivalent financial services/business experience.
• Ability to drive new business development for target client segment ($3MM++ investable assets).
• High touch, client-focused individual with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Must be a skilled negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Client Process Management Process within the client team to identify new business development opportunities.
• Develops an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs, preferences, and overall wealth strategy.
• Advocates for clients and prospects as their trusted advisor.
• Encourages use and adoption of digital capabilities to enhance the client experience.

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Client Solutions Advisory

Prospecting

Wealth Planning

Analytical Thinking

Oral Communications

Referral Management

Relationship Building

Risk Management

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Decision Making

Loan Structuring

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

MBA or Post-Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for acquiring new clients, deepening client relationships, and building upon an internal and external network to achieve business development goals. The position leads the Client Management Process and partners across the enterprise to provide a Branded Client Experience, offering access to the full array of Private Bank services to meet specific client needs. Responsibilities include ensuring client retention. This position may also involve the provision of residential mortgage loans and must comply with SAFE Act registration requirements. Employees must register with the federal registry system and pass a SAFE Act background check; failure to maintain registration may lead to disciplinary action up to termination.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Client Process Management Process within the client team to identify new business development opportunities
• Sources new clients in alignment with the bank's established risk appetite
• Leads the client team to deliver meaningful interactions and a Branded Client Experience
• Develops an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs, preferences, and overall wealth strategy, responding to changes in the business environment and client needs
• Advocates for clients and prospects as their trusted advisor, providing integrated recommendations including wealth structuring, credit facilities, banking, and asset management
• Encourages use and adoption of digital capabilities to enhance the client and client team experience
• Builds relationships with internal and external partners and centers of influence

Required Qualifications

• Series 7, 63 and 65 (or Series 7 and 66); unlicensed candidates may be considered if willing to obtain licenses within 90 days of start date
• 12+ years of private banking and/or complex financial services experience or equivalent financial services/business experience
• Ability to drive new business development for target client segment ($3MM++ investable assets)
• Ability to present to clients a holistic approach, leveraging the entire Private Bank platform
• High touch, client-focused individual with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Leader who recognizes opportunities for client engagement and proactively acts upon them for the betterment of the client
• Ability to influence; proactively asks for and closes business
• Solutions oriented; sales and financial aptitude a must
• Must be a skilled negotiator
• Ability to work with and identify the need for team specialists; collaborate closely with other team members
• Takes on a leadership role on the team and within the business community

Desired Qualifications

• MBA or Post-Graduate Degree
• CFP, CPA, CFA, CTFA, CFM or JD a significant plus

Skills

• Business Development
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Prospecting
• Wealth Planning
• Analytical Thinking
• Oral Communications
• Referral Management
• Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Loan Structuring

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

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay and Benefits

Location: US - MD - Chevy Chase - 5550 Friendship Blvd - Pbg - Chevy Chase (MD4924)

Pay range: $100,000.00 - $275,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Formulaic incentive eligible: This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees are eligible for incentives as detailed by the specific line of business incentive plan provisions. Formulaic plans may be comprised of monthly, quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities. Incentives are earned based on the employee’s performance against defined metrics.

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.