Registered Wealth Management Client Associate

Bank of America; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America Merrill Wealth Management is seeking a client service professional to support multiple Financial Advisors, delivering tailored service and education on the bank's investment products and offerings.

You will ensure timely and accurate client materials, align practices with policy, and help deepen client relationships while maintaining a client-first mindset and collaborative, in-office culture.

Qualifications

• Currently holds FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (63/65 accepted) or must be obtained within a specified timeframe if 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

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent client service educating clients on the bank's service offerings and products
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor requests
• Ensures practices align with bank policies to support operational excellence, protect clients, and manage risk
• Identifies and deepens client relationships by promoting bank offerings and collaboration with the FA
• Supports day-to-day team activities, covering roles during absence or seasonal needs with a client-first mindset

Skills

Account Management

Client Management

Customer and Client Focus

Issue Management

Oral Communications

Business Development

Client Solutions

Advisory Pipeline Management

Prioritization

Administrative Services

Emotional Intelligence

Referral Identification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

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.

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
• Is detail oriented
• 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 Pipeline Management
• Prioritization
• Administrative ServicesEmotional Intelligence
• Referral Identification