Registered Wealth Management Client Associate

Bank of America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America Merrill Wealth Management is seeking a detail-oriented professional to serve clients within wealth management and banking offerings. The role emphasizes educating clients, maintaining accurate client materials, and supporting risk management with adherence to policies.

The position requires FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (63/65 accepted in lieu) and a strong knowledge of investment products, with the ability to learn new platforms and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (63/65 accepted) must be obtained if not currently held.
• Strong knowledge of investment products and a client-centric mindset.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent Client Service to educate clients on bank offerings.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and complete client materials and responds to FA requests.
• Supports compliance with bank policies to manage risk and protect clients.

Skills

FINRA SIE

Series 7

Series 66 (63/65 accepted)

Client service orientation

Microsoft Office & Salesforce

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

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 with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.

Key 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 Services
• Emotional Intelligence
• Referral Identification
• Written Communications

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 **The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; FINRA Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 37.5 Privacy Statement: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/privacy-notice

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