Private Wealth Relationship Manager

Bank of America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Incentive opportunities

Formulaic incentive plan

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Relationship Manager to support the Financial Advisor team within Merrill Wealth Management in Los Angeles. You will engage in meetings on investment strategy, performance, and market developments to promote growth and client acquisition.

The role requires regulatory registrations, strong communication, and collaboration skills, with potential mortgage loan duties under SAFE Act rules. On-site work is expected in Century City CA.

Qualifications

• Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support SAFE ACT Registration.
• ADV-2B Required Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation
• Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to lead through collaboration and influence without direct authority

Responsibilities

• Assist with and attend client meetings and discussions covering investment strategy, account performance, and market developments.
• Coordinate with portfolio managers and product specialists to support sales and service activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the teams client service model with the Financial Advisor and Senior Business Manager.

Skills

Account Management

Business Acumen

Client Management

Client Solutions Advisory

Portfolio Management

Referral Identification

Referral Management

Relationship Building

Administrative Services

Client Investments Management

Customer Service Management

Process Simplification

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job description

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: The Relationship Manager supports the Financial Advisor team to further develop and enhance existing client relationships. He or she provides specialized support as a Specialist/Manager in any one of the teams specialized roles of Business Development, Wealth Planning, Investment Management, or Business Management in addition to spending more than 50% of their time on relationship management activities. Assist with and attend client meetings and discussions covering investment strategy, account performance, new products, and market developments in an effort to promote growth and acquisition. Engage portfolio managers, product specialists and/or team Senior Wealth Planner and Investment Management Specialist to support the coordination all sales and service activities. Works with the Financial Advisor and/or team Senior Business Manager to develop, implement, and monitor the teams client service model. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B Required Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills Ability to lead through collaboration and influence without direct authority Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at once Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services Proven ability to manage risk and support sound decisions Ability to research escalated client issues for response/resolution

Skills

• Account Management
• Business Acumen
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Portfolio Management
• Referral Identification
• Referral Management
• Relationship Building
• Administrative Services
• Client Investments Management
• Customer Service Management
• Process Simplification

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - CA - Los Angeles - 2049 Century Park E - CENTURY CITY MAIN OFFICE (CA9159) Pay and benefits information Pay range $65,000.00 - $108,000.00 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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