Wealth Management Client Associate

Bank of America; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary award based on performance

Industry-leading benefits

Access to paid time off

Job summary

Bank of America is hiring for a client service support role in Stamford, CT. This position involves providing exceptional service to clients, assisting Financial Advisors with their needs, and maintaining compliance with bank policies.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $25.00 to $44.00 per hour, plus annual discretionary incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with a focus on results.
• Client-centric mindset, acting in the best interest of the client.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client service through education on banking offerings.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in client materials.
• Identify and maintain client relationships, communicating outcomes to the FA.
• Support team activities and needs in the 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

Written Communications

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Salesforce

Job description

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

• 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

• Currently holds or is pursuing FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and/or Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66)
• Possesses industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products
• 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

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

37.5

Pay and Benefits

Location: US - CT - Stamford - 301 TRESSER BLVD (CT9301)

Pay range: $25.00 - $44.00 hourly, 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.