Registered Wealth Management Client Associate

Bank of America; Young Township (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America Merrill Wealth Management is seeking a Client Associate to provide client service support to multiple Financial Advisors, helping tailor banking and investment guidance within a collaborative team environment.

You will assist with client communications, educate clients on available services, and help maintain strong relationships while adhering to risk and compliance standards. This in-office role supports career growth and first-class client experience.

Qualifications

• FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (63/65 accepted) required.
• Strong knowledge of investment products.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and results focus.
• Client-centric mindset and acting in the client’s best interests.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new information and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service support to multiple Financial Advisors (FAs), addressing service needs.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in client materials and requests.
• Align practices with bank policies to support operational excellence and risk management.
• Deepen and maintain client relationships by promoting banking offerings.
• Support day-to-day team activities and cover roles during absences or seasonal needs.

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

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Merrillinancial 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 FAs 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 banks clients through educating them on all of the banks 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 banks policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the banks clients, and manage risk
• Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the banks 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)
• 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

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

37.5

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Iselin - 194 WOOD AVE S (NJ7550)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$26.50 - $42.00 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

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.