Wealth Management Specialist

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America Merrill Wealth Management is seeking a role that supports a team of Financial Advisors in wealth planning and investment management. The position emphasizes quality client service, operations support, and data-driven problem solving to help clients achieve their goals.

Strong communication, knowledge of wealth products, and the ability to collaborate across the advisory group are essential for success in this onsite role.

Qualifications

• Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support
• SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B Required
• Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation
• Demonstrated expertise in two or more specialized functions: Wealth Planning, Investment Management, Business Development, Business Management and/or Relation Management
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver a strong overall client experience
• Thorough knowledge of Wealth Management products and services
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong partnership and relationship management skills; ability to work across functions

Responsibilities

• Provides quality client service and operations support by resolving client issues and analyzing data
• Escalates complex inquiries and documents client interactions in Salesforce
• Attends client review meetings and tracks actions to ensure client service
• Provides advice and assists with training for team members

Skills

Account Management

Business Acumen

Customer Service Management

Client Management

Portfolio Management

Referral Identification

Referral Management

Relationship Building

Administrative Services

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.

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 performing a variety of specialized functions across a team of Financial Advisors, such as business management, business development, wealth planning, investment management, or relationship management. Key responsibilities include providing quality client service, and operations support and executing problems where extensive analysis and evaluation is required. Job expectations include having knowledge of the Merrill Wealth Management business and supporting team members as needed. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality client service and effective operations support by resolving client issues and analyzing data to address risk issues and trends
• Escalates issues and provides resolution on complex inquiries, requests, and problems related to client concerns
• Documents client interactions and provides team members with time sensitive updates
• Attends client review meetings to capture notes, document in Salesforce, and tracks all actions/activities to ensure the highest level of client service is provided
• Provides advice and assists with training for team members

Required Qualifications

• Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support
• SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B Required
• Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation
• Demonstrated expertise and impact in at least two of the following specialized functions: Wealth Planning, Investment Management, Business Development, Business Management and/or Relation Management
• Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to deliver a strong overall client experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at once
• Strong partnership and relationship management skills; ability to work across Elite Growth Program (EGP) functions and organizational lines/levels
• Ability to influence and demonstrate clear communication and collaboration with others to make sound decisions without direct authority
• Analytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects and implement improved processes to increase growth and mitigate risk
• Ability to identify client needs and concerns and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals to support responsible growth

Skills

• Account Management
• Business Acumen
• Customer Service Management
• Client Management
• Portfolio Management
• Referral Identification
• Referral Management
• Relationship Building
• Administrative Services
• Process Simplification

Minimum Education Requirement

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40