Private Client Advisor II

Bank of America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Formulaic incentive plan

Job summary

Bank of America in San Francisco seeks a senior private banking professional to acquire new clients, deepen relationships, and deliver a Branded Client Experience through the bank's full capabilities.

You will lead client management processes, collaborate enterprise-wide, and provide holistic wealth strategies, including credit facilities and asset management, with a focus on exceptional service.

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
• The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC, Safe Act/Loan Originators and FINRA.

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, being responsive to changes in the business environment and/or with 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

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Client Solutions

Advisory

Prospecting

Wealth Planning

Analytical Thinking

Oral Communications

Relationship Building

Risk Management

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Decision Making

Loan Structuring

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job description

About Bank of America

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!

Job Summary

This job is responsible for acquiring new clients, deepening client relationships, and building upon an internal and external network to achieve business development goals. Key responsibilities include leading the Client Management Process and partnering across the enterprise to provide a Branded Client Experience, including access to the full array of Private Bank and the bank's capabilities and services to meet specific client needs. Job expectations include ensuring retention of clients. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan 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. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including 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, being responsive to changes in the business environment and/or with 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 The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC, Safe Act/Loan Originators and FINRA.

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 & Hours

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40

Pay and Benefits

Pay Transparency details US - CA - San Francisco - 555 California St - Bofa Center - 555 California (CA5705) 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.

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Company Culture

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! Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. 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