Registered Wealth Management Client Associate

Bank of America; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate to support Financial Advisors in providing personalized service and solutions. This role emphasizes client advocacy, collaboration, and delivering a superior client experience within Merrill Wealth Management.

The position focuses on education of clients about offerings, maintaining accurate materials, and aligning practices with bank policies to manage risk. In-office culture and on-site collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses required or must be obtained within a set timeframe.
• Strong understanding of investment products and wealth management concepts.
• Client-centric mindset with a results-driven attitude.
• Ability to learn new information and adapt to technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service support to Financial Advisors and address client needs.
• Educate clients on bank services and offerings to deepen relationships.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of client materials and requests.
• Support risk management and adherence to bank policies in daily activities.

Skills

Client service

Results driven

Self-starter

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma / GED

FINRA SIE

Series 7

Series 66 (63/65 accepted)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Registered Wealth Management Client Associate

Open Full-time Pay not stated

About this job

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 providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings


• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests


• Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk


• Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA


• Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases, while leading with a client first mindset

Required Qualifications:

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66) ** If these licenses are not currently held, they must be obtained within a specified timeframe if being hired into a registered job code.**


• Possesses advanced industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products


• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results


• Demonstrates a client-centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client


• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms

Desired Qualifications:

• Has experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience


• Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities


• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth


• Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information


• Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce


• Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills

Skills:

• Account Management


• Client Management


• Customer and Client Focus


• Issue Management


• Oral Communications


• Business Development


• Client Solutions Advisory


• Administrative Services


• Referral Identification

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