Relationship Manager

Bank of America

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bank of America Merrill Wealth Management is seeking a Relationship Manager to support the Financial Advisor team in Lexington, KY. You will help develop client relationships, assist with meetings on investment strategy, and support the team’s client service model.

The role requires SAFE Act registration and relevant securities licenses; you will coordinate with portfolio managers and product specialists to promote growth and service excellence.

Qualifications

Licenses required: Series 7 and 66 or Series 7, 63 and 65; must obtain all state registrations; SAFE ACT Registration.
Maintain Form ADV-2B with client details as required by the SEC.
Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation.

Responsibilities

Identify and own the client onboarding process.
Document client interactions and provide team with time-sensitive updates.
Execute on team service model.
Assist in developing and monitoring the team's client book segmentation strategy.
Engage specialists to address client needs.
Identify and own the client off boarding process.
Attend client review meetings and follow up in Salesforce.
Monitor client satisfaction and manage escalations.

Skills

Account Management

Relationship Building

Client Management

Client Solutions Advisory

Portfolio Management

Referral Identification

Referral Management

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 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.

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.

Job Description

This job is responsible for supporting the Financial Advisor (FA) team to further develop and enhance existing client relationships. Key responsibilities include serving as a key point of contact for clients on any non-administrative requests/needs while supporting relationship management activities and developing, implementing, and monitoring the team's client service model. Job expectations include assisting with client meetings related to investment strategy, account performance, new products, and market developments to promote growth and acquisition. 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.

Relationship Managers further develop and enhance existing client relationships. They spend the majority of their time on relationship management activities, acting as a key point of contact for clients on any non-administrative requests/needs. They 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. They engage portfolio managers, product specialists and/or relevant team members to support the coordination of all sales and service activities. They work with the Financial Advisor and/or team Senior Business Manager to develop, implement, and monitor the team’s client service model.

Responsibilities

Identify and own the client onboarding process
Document client interactions and provide team with time sensitive updates
Execute on team service model
Assist the Financial Advisor Team and/or Senior Business Manager in developing, and monitoring the team's client book segmentation strategy
Engage specialists/partners to address client's needs
Identify and own the client off boarding process
Attend client review meetings to assist in re-discovery conversations, capture notes and follow up in Salesforce, and track all actions/activities to ensure highest level of client service
Monitor and report on client satisfaction and manage the resolution of client escalations

Required Skills/Qualifications

Either Series 7 and 66 licenses or Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support
SAFE ACT Registration
Individuals in this role are required to maintain a Form ADV-2B, which provides clients details on individual’s experience and educational background, along with other requirements governed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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